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IDENTIFYING DANGEROUS MUSHROOMS FOR SAFE FORAGING
Foraging mushrooms is a great way to connect with nature, but identifying dangerous mushrooms is crucial for a safe and enjoyable experience
Forest Junkie
7 min read


LIVING IN THE SHADOWS: SWEDISH FUNGI AND MUSHROOMS
Fungi and mushrooms living in the shadows of the forest floor often go unnoticed, but they play a crucial role in the ecosystem.
Forest Junkie
5 min read


MAKING ELDERBERRY SYRUP
As summer fades, the elderberry bush produces its deep purple berries, making it the perfect time for making elderberry syrup.
Forest Junkie
3 min read


FORAGING WINTER CHANTERELLES
A Swedish friend introduced us to foraging winter chanterelles or 'trattkantareller', and it quickly became a bit addictive.
Forest Junkie
3 min read


A HIKE IN THE SWEDISH FOREST
There are many ways to enjoy the outdoors here, for me, it often means a hike in the forest.
Forest Junkie
3 min read


PICKING BLUEBERRIES
Not only is picking blueberry a wonderful way to connect with nature, but you also get to enjoy the freshest, most delicious blueberries.
Forest Junkie
3 min read


FORAGING CALENDAR
We're right in the middle of foraging season. To help you get started, here’s a foraging calendar showing what you can pick and when.
Forest Junkie
5 min read


CRYSTAL HUNTING
I've always had a fascination with crystals. Imagine the thrill of finding such a natural wonder in the wild! Well, you can here in Sweden!
Forest Junkie
4 min read


FORAGING SPRUCE SHOOTS
If you’re lucky enough to have a spruce tree in your garden and you're up for a bit of an adventure, then this blog post is for you :-)
Forest Junkie
2 min read


PICKING STINGING NETTLE
Last spring, my Swedish neighbor asked if I wanted to join her picking stinging nettle. I was surprised, but also curious. So, I joined her
Forest Junkie
3 min read


WHAT IS ALLEMANSRÄTTEN?
Allemansrätten is about public access to nature, everyone has the freedom to roam the Swedish nature as long as you don't disturb or destroy
Forest Junkie
3 min read
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