How I Began 

The idea for itgd came from my interest in making things, any things. I’ve always encountered food, drink, furniture, art, clothing, anything really and thought “how can I make that?” with varying success… making wild drinks is one of the things that worked and it’s easy to share with people. I’m also a complex trauma therapist which is really different, confidential and hands off and so I benefit from the contrast. 

My dad and his family have always been in touch with finding free food out and about although I doubt they would call it foraging. It used to be very normal to know what to eat and drink in nature, more from being hungry than interested! My dad thinks it’s pretty odd that I choose to dig up roots and climb trees when there are such good cheap shops these days but he is an influence for sure.

My first proper events were for friends, I wouldn’t have had the confidence to start without their support and belief. the project has grown slowly with the help and advice of lots of great people.

~ Emma