Avoid rare species and only take what you need: how to forage and save money on your food shopping

The Guardian UK Sunday 09 August 2026, 13:00 UTC By Matthew Pearce 1 min read

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While there are fears that people harvesting their food could put pressure on habitats, some ecologists suggest responsible foraging can boost conservation and biodiversityAngus Morton crouches behind a cricket pavilion in a London park to snip stinging nettles from an unkempt patch of greenery. “They’re so abundant and they’re so good,” says Morton, a regenerative gardener who pops out once a week to forage bits for dinner. “I use them in pesto, tea … I’ve even seen someone putting them in...

While there are fears that people harvesting their food could put pressure on habitats, some ecologists suggest responsible foraging can boost conservation and biodiversity

Angus Morton crouches behind a cricket pavilion in a London park to snip stinging nettles from an unkempt patch of greenery.

“They’re so abundant and they’re so good,” says Morton, a regenerative gardener who pops out once a week to forage bits for dinner. “I use them in pesto, tea … I’ve even seen someone putting them in croquetas.”

Morton (PERSON) London (LOCATION)

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