The Novice Bushman_Guerrilla Gardening 01 Sea Buckthorn

This journey is about exploring Britain's ancient way of life through hunting and gathering.

Seabuckthorn is a plant that grows abundantly in Britain's coastal areas. It is incredibly useful because it provides a barrier against predators and its berries are rich in nutrients.

Gathering seabuckthorn berries can be tricky because they burst easily. A special technique is required to gather them without bursting them. One technique is to squeeze the berries into a container.

Seabuckthorn was likely an important source of nutrients for our hunter-gatherer ancestors, especially during the winter months. It has also been sought after in various parts of the world, including Russia.

Seabuckthorn is rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, potassium, boron, magnesium, and manganese. It is considered a very nutritious plant.

Seabuckthorn has a sharp and slightly bitter taste. It can be consumed as it is or mixed with other ingredients like honey to enhance its flavor.

The vitamin C content of seabuckthorn is around 68 milligrams per hundred grams of whole fruit, which is higher than that of oranges. This would have been important for the health of hunter-gatherers who relied on seabuckthorn as a source of fruit during certain times of the year.