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Merchant experience · 3 Oct 2026

Hedgerow foraging in October: five things worth picking, and how to be sure

October hedges are at their most generous. A cautious beginner’s guide to five common finds that are hard to confuse with anything harmful, and the rules worth keeping.

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Merchant experience · 2 May 2026

Year one running a stall: the real numbers

Will Pritchard at Dales Bakery shares the actual P&L from his first twelve months on Parish Larder. The lessons aren’t what you’d expect.

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