About us · Since 2018
Welcome to Orchards Near Me
A community built to help you live on the wilder, sweeter side of life, bridging the gap between your kitchen table and the earth.
This space exists to connect you directly with local food producers, regional orchards, and the incredible world of wild food right on your doorstep. We are a growing network of happy foragers, food growers, wine connoisseurs and curious eaters who believe food tastes better when it is found, shared, and savoured in season.
From west coast tide pools to local groves
A love affair with local food
My love affair with local food started young. I spent my childhood picking shellfish along the rugged west coast of Ireland and hunting for wild mushrooms in quiet woods with my grandfather. Nature has always been food for the soul, and that early spark grew into an unstoppable passion for wild plants, local agriculture, and the healing benefits of seasonal eating.
I ran small-group foraging tours where we would gather, roam, and pick to our hearts' content, and in 2018 I brought that love online with Orchards Near Me: a directory connecting people to orchards, farms and wild food experiences wherever they lived. Then the global pandemic hit. People were afraid to travel, and many were afraid even to step outside, so the platform went out of business. I kept up my weekly rambles in nearby parks, but I never stopped believing what I had seen on the trails: wild food and seasonal harvests are infinitely more joyful when shared.
Today, nature is once again the key ingredient to enjoying life, and the pull of the outdoors is stronger than it has been in years. So Orchards Near Me is back.
I'm back on the trails where I belong, and I want to invite you to join me.
“Wild food and seasonal harvests are infinitely more joyful when shared.”
, Lisa, founder of Orchards Near Me
Join The Harvest Club
If you're looking to turn seasonal living into a shared ritual, step inside The Harvest Club. It is our private community where harvesters, foragers, orchard and farm owners, fruit pickers and food lovers hang out: sharing itineraries, farm reviews, foraging finds and tips, with monthly gatherings to come as the community grows.
Joining supports the platform and The Forager newsletter, and unlocks the private Harvest Feed where the community gathers online.
Subscribe to Lovers of the Wild
For weekly field notes, seasonal briefs, and wild recipes delivered straight to your inbox, come wander over to the Lovers of the Wild Substack.
This is where I share deep-dive foraging guides, the medicinal benefits of local plants, seasonal kitchen preserves, and honest stories from my rambles. Subscribing gives you full access to our growing archive and ensures you never miss a seasonal update, local producer spotlight, or upcoming gathering.
What we discover together
Four ways we taste the wild side of life
Local Food & Producer Connections
Discover nearby orchards, independent growers, and local artisans so you can source fresh, sustainable ingredients right from your community.
Wild Food & Healing Plants
Learn how to safely forage for wild edibles, understand the medicinal and nutritional benefits of local flora, and embrace the natural rhythm of the seasons.
Kitchen Magic & Recipes
Turn wild harvests and farm-fresh produce into delicious meals, botanical infusions, slow preserves, and cozy seasonal dishes.
Real-World Adventures
Join a community of like-minded gatherers who love stepping away from screens to explore trails, try new recipes, and taste the wild side of life.
Let's go wild
Let's explore together, gather together, and celebrate the land under our feet.