Bushwhacker Tours UK

16/04/2023

It's that time of year again! Sea Kale.

12/12/2022

Come get your mistletoe, all perfect condition.
PM for prices and quantities.
Holly and Ivy by request.

20/11/2022

Christmas wreath course.
This will involve a walk, talk and gather of the materials to be used and to learn the mythology and folklore of them.
Once we've collected the bits, we'll have sweet chestnuts and a brew, over a fire and commence crafting.

December 17th and 18th, West Dorset (Duration 4hrs)

Adults £20
Kids free (must be accompanied)
Dogs welcome
07393118764 for bookings via text (preferably) or calls.

09/11/2022

Dinner sorted.

04/10/2022

Another expensive trip to the vets averted. Dawn had a rash on her belly which was causing discomfort. Some chamomile tea plus hedgerow herbs with anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, antihistamine properties, brewed up and left to cool. I gently rubbed the cold teabags on the spot and it's getting better every day.
Same chemicals as the crap they peddle. Old ways are the best.

02/10/2022

It has occurred to me that other than foraging, I don't promote my other skills. One in particular is tracking and this is great for photographers looking to get that unique wildlife shot.
I can teach you to recognise and age the field signs, how to follow the trails through differing terrains, how to blend in and get up close enough to not disturb. It's an ancient skill not practised enough.

This subject will blow your mind!

If this is of interest I can arranged a group day or private bookings.

24/09/2022

Experience for you to gain.

Once a year crazy offer £30pp special weapons experience and free bring your own gun on Friday 30th Sep email for booking [email protected]

02/09/2022

Please take into consideration that my companion Dawn accompanies on all walks and courses. She's a 13yr old Collie rescue and is incredibly gentle and friendly. There's no negotiation on her being excluded so, if you don't like dogs, we are not for you. I can, however, recommend other dog-free providers.

02/08/2022

A little technique for using a fire pit in the wind. A quarter log, arse to the wind, embered up and placed atop the grill gets a better cook of your kebab and you've still got the heat from the coals below.

22/07/2022

Come join us.

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25/06/2022

Foraging walk coming up, Sunday 10th July. Limited availability. This will encompass the ancient hedgerows, fields and woodlands of West Dorset and a yomp up the highest hill in the county - Lewesdon Hill - to highlight the availability of wild, free food during midsummer.
Meet at Broadwindsor craft centre, 2pm. Dogs, kids and well behaved adults welcome. *£10pp.
Under 14's free. *limited availability, spaces going fast.
Any further enquiries, either comment here or PM.
See you there folks!

20/05/2022

I lost my beautiful companion yesterday due to corporate greed. She ate some palm oil washed up on the beach. To watch her die is one of the hardest things ever.
It is LEGAL for ships to empty their contaminated tanks at sea. This practise needs to cease. Palm oil is one of the most destructive "ingredients" in many products you use. Boycott it please.

12/04/2022

When you have the knowledge to live off the land, you won't be scared of anything.

When you can live off the land, there's nothing to fear.

17/03/2022

Ulva lactuca - Sea Lettuce.

12/03/2022

Portuguese man o' war. These are back on the south coast again and there's going to be more with these southerly storms. Don't touch the tentacles and keep an eye on your dogs and kids.

09/03/2022

Meadowsweet is poking through already. A good source of medicine as it contains Salicylates - good for pain relief and anti-inflammatory.

04/02/2022

Some wonderful wild foods are abundant and available right now, fresh and full of flavour. If you're looking for a unique ingredient to wow your dinner guests hit me up. Small scale, sustainable supply only. Dorset/Somerset/Devon.

List...
Plantwise.
Allium ampeloprasum
Allium ursinum
Allium triquetrum
Allium vineale
Allium neapolitanum
Smyrnium olusatrum
Brassica negra
Raphanus raphanistrum
Pastinaca sativa
Daucus carota
Beta vulgaris
Krambe maritima
Sesuvium portulacastrum
Crithmum maritinum

There's a lot more as the seasons progress. Always happy to arrange a meeting and consultation.

27/12/2021

08/06/2021

This longhorn beetle displays what is known as "Batesian mimicry". It's harmless but uses the look of a wasp as a defence mechanism. Evolution is what helps to survive.