Self-sufficiency Foraging - Softcover

Squire, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847737722 ISBN 13: 9781847737724

Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

Foraging for wild food is becoming more and more popular as people become increasingly interested in eating not only organic but also local fresh food - for free. You'd be surprised at the bounty of wild food you can find practically on your doorstep: some native plants, some escapes from ancient gardens and all delicious. Most of these foods are within easy reach - however, you've got to know what you're looking for and where to go and when. Arranged in a directory of categories divided into wild plants, herbs, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, seaweeds and shellfish, this book has all of the information you need alongside clear illustrations to help you identify a wholesome and natural food store, all for free. Hints on how to prepare and eat your foraged bounty are also included, along with advice on seasonality.

About this title

About the Author:

David Squire has a lifetime's experience with plants, both cultivated and native types. He studied botany and gardening at the Hertfordshire College of Horticulture and the Royal Horticultural Society's Garden at Wisley, Surrey. Throughout his gardening and journalistic careers, David has written more than 80 books on plants and gardening. He also has a wide interest in the uses of native plants, whether for eating and survival, or for their historical roles in medicine, folklore and customs.

About this edition

• Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1847737722
• ISBN 13: 9781847737724
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128