Rosemary in roundabouts, lemons over the fence
How to go urban foraging safely, respectfully and cleverly.
Associate Professor Alexandra Crosby and Associate Professor Ilaria Vanni.
Does anything beat the experience of finding a wild mulberry tree and stuffing a handful of fresh juicy berries in your mouth? Have you ever roasted potatoes with a sprig of rosemary taken from an overgrown nature strip?
COVID lockdowns have encouraged more people to explore their neighbourhoods and appreciate their local green spaces, where edible plants are often growing freely. Alongside the joy in eating something freely harvested, foraging can help us learn about plants, become better environmental stewards, and bring together communities.
Read the full story in The Conversation: Rosemary in roundabouts, lemons over the fence: how to go urban foraging safely, respectfully and cleverly
