The Forager Handbook
The Forager Handbook
Covers several hundred edible plants with photographs, where and when to find them, and how to harvest sustainably. Includes recipes and methods for drying, pickling and cordials.
- Why it's here
- The most complete guide to edible plants in Britain.
- Keep in mind
- Plants only; no fungi.
- Publisher
- Ebury Press
- Edition
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback, 416 pages
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