Story: Trevor's Vancouver Throwback
Episode: 11
Presenter: Trevor Cochrane
Air Date: 16 May 2026

Trevor looks back to his informative foraging experience in Vancouver.

• Foraging can change the way people think about food by highlighting edible plants that grow naturally in the local environment.
• Experiences foraging in Canada inspired a greater appreciation for finding food outside of supermarkets.
• Australia has many native edible plants that can be foraged when people learn to identify them correctly.
• Saltbush grows naturally in coastal regions across Australia and can be used as a healthy alternative to salt.
• Saltbush can be added to foods such as salsa verde, seasoning blends and garnishes for flavour.
• Native Basil is a hardy aromatic shrub commonly found along Australia’s east coast.
• Native Basil is sometimes called the “five-spice plant” because its flavour combines notes of basil, mint and sage.
• Responsible foraging involves respecting the landscape, harvesting sustainably and learning about local ecosystems rather than taking everything available.