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The Wildpluk (Foraging) Podcast

The Wildpluk (Foraging) Podcast

By: Kroos Wild Nature Education with Ella Betts
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The Wildpluk (foraging) podcast is all about the beauty of foraging and the use of wild plants. We will explore edible plants, mushrooms, nuts, and seeds that you can find in nature. Learn how to identify them, where to find them, how to eat them, how they are used for medicine, dangerous lookalikes, history, folklore, and more. This podcast series is catered for beginners to experts. Join us for a culinary walk in Nature Note: From now on, all episodes are in English, released every two weeks on Wednesday European time. Let's get Wild roosvankroos.nlKroos Wild Nature Education with Ella Betts Science
Episodes
  • Ep7 Halloween Special (EN): More on Mushrooms with Jip Leermakers
    31 Oct 2026

    In this seventh episode, with me, Ella Betts, we're stepping into an interview with Jip Leermakers, also known as "The Mushroom Man" because of his extensive experience and knowledge!


    In this interview, we discuss the fungal network beneath our feet, tree-to-mushroom association, poisonous mushrooms, chanterelles and their common lookalike, mushroom folklore and a Halloween special: GLOW IN THE DARK MUSHROOMS!


    Let's Get Wild! Listen Now!


    This podcast is made in collaboration with Kroos Foraging Company. If you are interested in foraging and live in the Netherlands, check out the Kroos website: https://roosvankroos.nl/


    All work for the podcast episode, research, hosting and recording is done by Ella Betts.

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    37 min
  • Ep6 (EN): Beginner Mushroom Foraging with Roos Konings
    19 Oct 2026

    In this sixth episode, with me, Ella Betts, we're stepping into an interview with Roos Konings, owner of the foraging company Kroos Wild Education. The queen of foraging here in the Netherlands, or at least in my eyes.


    In this interview, we discuss the basics of mushroom foraging, what is a mushroom, what are the six mushroom groups, some beginner friendly mushrooms to look for and some mushroom medicine as well!


    Did you know mushrooms are just the fruit of a fungus?


    Let's Get Wild! Listen Now!


    UK Banning Turkey Tails

    During the podcast we discussed the banning of turkey tails and I said I would put some articles here. I did find some but I do not want to reshare information on this topic without fully knowing the facts. So please look yourself. Thanks!


    This podcast is made in collaboration with Kroos Foraging Company. If you are interested in foraging and live in the Netherlands, check out the Kroos website: https://roosvankroos.nl/


    All work for the podcast episode, research, hosting and recording is done by Ella Betts.

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    48 min
  • Ep5 (EN): Plant Medicine to Plant Souls with Fabio Campos
    25 Sep 2026

    In this fifth episode, with me, Ella Betts, we're stepping into an interview with Fabio Campos, a researcher and lecturer who has spent more than 30 years diving into the world of plant remedies, alchemy, and more.


    In this episode, we discuss how to make plant remedies, what alchemy is and go deep into Bach flower remedies.


    Did you know that different flowers connect with different parts of your body?


    Learning Material Recommendations from Fabio:


    1. The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook: A Home Manual (James Green)

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/0895949903

    2. The Modern Herbal Dispensatory: A Medicine-Making Guide (Thomas Easley & Steven Horne)

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1623170796

    3. Spagyrics: The Alchemical Preparation of Medicinal Essences, Tinctures, and Elixirs (Manfred M. Junius)

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1594771790

    4. In the Flesh: Why Manifestation Fails in Your Head, and Works in Your Body (Fábio Campos)

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX32N9HZ


    If you want to contact Fabio, here is his website: https://livingbytheheart.com/in-the-flesh


    Let's Get Wild! Listen Now!


    This podcast is made in collaboration with Kroos Foraging Company. If you are interested in foraging and live in the Netherlands, check out the Kroos website: https://roosvankroos.nl/


    All work for the podcast episode, research, hosting and recording is done by Ella Betts.

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    26 min
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