Foraging Guide Book: your detailed foraging booklet featuring botanical descriptions, identification, and harvesting tips for 23 commonly foraged plants. In addition to the plant profiles, there are also chapters dedicated to poisonous lookalikes and simple, delicious recipes that use wild ingredients. Perfect for the beginner just staring out on their foraging journey and an invaluable reference for the more experienced forager. Each book has its own strengths and weaknesses, so it’s important to cross-reference multiple field guides and reference books.

These 4 or 5-star reviews represent the opinions of the individuals who posted them and do not reflect the views of Etsy. To round out the experience, the author provides a selection of simple and delicious recipes, highlighting the diverse flavours of the plants he found. Discover the edible seasonal delights of the UK's countryside with this handy, practical field guide. Many provide not only practical advice, but interesting facts too, with fascinating insights into the history and uses of UK plants.

The British apple season marks the start of autumn as trees heavy with fruit are harvested to be eaten fresh, cooked into crumbles or pies, and mulled to make cider. As a beginner I will use this book to go out and identify things in the field before I pick anything. The Wild Food UK Foraging Pocket Guide has 345 pages covering over 120 different species of tree, plant and mushroom that grow wild in the UK. Written by River Cottage’s foraging expert John Wright, this book is a delightful read, filled with engaging stories and fascinating facts.

This charming memoir of urban foraging is a delightful read for both city dwellers and nature enthusiasts. From the lush meadows to the shaded woodlands, each plant tells a story of sustenance and tradition, waiting to be explored and savored. Each chapter includes a photograph of the plant species, as well as information on distribution, habitat, season, and culinary uses. This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use.So not only will you know your wild garlic from your lily of the valley, but you’ll know which one of these makes an excellent pesto – and which should not be eaten. It is elevated to the exquisite level by the stunning photographs which are very generously shared on every page. Step into our enchanting world of foraging knowledge with our meticulously curated collection of foraging books.

This thorough guide focuses on fungi, and should provide all the information you need to start foraging for mushrooms safely or develop an existing interest in the pastime. Whether you're wandering the woods, strolling along coastal paths, or navigating urban green spaces, these portable guides provide instant access to a wealth of knowledge. The Forager’s Pocket Guides are crafted right here in the USA from 100% recycled materials and with vegetable oil-based inks. From the well-described features of plants to the beautiful photos of fungi at different life stages.Prioritize safety by learning to accurately identify species and cross-referencing multiple sources, while considering joining local foraging groups or guided walks for hands-on experience. This first foraging book is exactly what we wish we had when we started out on our foraging journey and we hope that it will encourage you to discover the wonderful bounty of free food growing all around us. The Wild Food UK Foraging Pocket Guide covers more than 120 species of trees, plants and mushrooms that grow wild in the UK.