Discover the abundance of nature throughout the year with The Forager's Calendar: A Seasonal Guide to Nature’s Wild Harvests by John Wright. This indispensable guide, written by one of Great Britain's foremost experts on foraging and fungi, offers month-by-month insights into what edible wild species can be found, where to locate them, and how to properly identify, store, use, and cook them. Whether you are exploring the outdoors or foraging from your armchair, this fully illustrated book provides the knowledge needed to safely enjoy nature's bounty.

Key Features/Benefits

• Seasonal guide covering wild harvests from dandelions in spring to sloe berries in autumn.
• Includes guidance on identifying, storing, using, and cooking wild species like wild garlic, samphire, and chanterelles.
• Features practical advice on conservation, kit essentials, and what species to avoid.
• Authored by John Wright, a naturalist with decades of experience, including time as forager at River Cottage.
• Winner of the Guild of Food Writers Award for Food Book of the Year 2020.
• Winner of Woodlands Awards Best Woodland Book of the Year 2020.

Specifications

• Author: John Wright
• Publisher: Profile Books
• Publication Date: June 4, 2020
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 400 pages
• ISBN-10: 1781256225
• ISBN-13: 978-1781256220
• Dimensions: 126 x 30 x 196mm (12.6 x 3 x 19.6 cm)
• Weight: 1.05 kg (1050g)

Contents Overview

This book guides you through the year, detailing edible finds across Great Britain, from country paths to the beach. Learn fascinating details, including the stories behind Latin names, how to tap a Birch tree, and recipes such as rosehip syrup or cooking an ant.

Enhance your connection to the natural world with this comprehensive and beautifully produced guide to seasonal foraging.