Richie’s Sore Tummy and the Fennel Friend
A Buddy & Richie Forager Tale Richie wasn’t quite himself. He didn’t feel like chasing his ball. He didn’t even want to sniff the hedgerow. He just curled up in a shady spot by the allotment shed with his chin on his paws. Buddy padded over
The Wandering Bear
A tale Buddy tells when the stars are out and little paws are restless A tale Buddy tells when the stars are out and little paws are restless “Close your eyes, Richie,” Buddy said softly, as the warm kitchen light glowed behind them and their bas
Buddy the Forager Dog
Learning about plants with Buddy and Richie Meet Buddy — a golden, gentle forager who loves wild cherries, pears, dandelion roots, and long walks by the river. He’s clever, careful, and always looking out for his little brother, Richie. Richie is
Buddy’s Guide to Dandelion Digging
A tale from the allotment with Buddy and Richie At the far end of the allotment, where the soil is warm and crumbly, Buddy begins to sniff. He’s not after treats today—he’s on a mission: dandelion roots. With a few practiced scrapes of his paws
The Wild Cherry Tree
A story from Buddy & Richie’s Field Guide to Plants It started with their human picking a few ripe wild cherries from the low branches of the tree near the hill.She offered one each to Buddy and Richie—just a small taste, then another as they
The Pack Stays Together
A path-side promise from Buddy & Richie’s Field Guide Buddy and Richie love to walk and run outdoors. Through woods, across fields, and especially anywhere with water — ears up, tails wagging, always ready for the next adventure. But there
The Berry Look-Alikes
A story from Buddy & Richie’s Field Guide to Plants Underneath the wild cherry tree, right near the base of the trunk, grew a young hawthorn. It had a few small red berries—haw berries—just starting to ripen. Richie looked at them with inte
Buddy & Richie’s Foraging Safety Guide
This safety guide is shared by Buddy the Forager Dog and his little brother Richie. It’s for children, families, and fellow curious foragers who want to stay safe and learn with nature. Buddy & Richie’s Golden Rules: 🌿 Only eat what yo
Always Ask a Cat
A garden story from Buddy & Richie’s Field Guide to Plants (and Other Encounters) One bright morning, Buddy and Richie were out for a walk when a little black-and-white cat came rushing up, miaowing loudly. Their human bent down to say hello—
Richie and the Camomile Tea
A story from Buddy & Richie’s Field Guide to Plants It was a peaceful afternoon in the garden. The sun was warm, the bees were buzzing, and their human was sitting with a book and a cup of camomile tea. Richie wandered over, curious as ever. He