The hedgerows are jam-packed with blackberries right now so I made my annual trip to the banks of the Liffey and indulged myself with some much-needed nature bathing and foraging over the weekend. The little one was in tow, he mostly watched but I promised him he’d be taking part before he knew it. It's something I look forward to each year and the crop is the best I’ve seen in a long time. There’s something very primal about heading out with bag in hand and picking those plu

As each season comes to pass it is always exciting to see what the next brings and this year autumn has not disappointed with some spectacular early colour and a bounty of fruit across the board. Earlier in September, I found myself foraging for blackberries along the banks of the river Liffey and made some delicious preserves which we will enjoy well into winter. This is such a rewarding time of year especially when the fruiting crops are heavy. Many other native species hav