The Forager's Calendar: A Seasonal Guide to Nature's Wild Harvest

By John Wright

Look out of your window, walk down a country path or go to the beach in Great Britain, and you are sure to see many wild species that you can take home and eat. From dandelions in spring to sloe berries in autumn, via wild garlic, samphire, chanterelles and even grasshoppers, our countryside is full of edible delights in any season.

John Wright is the country's foremost expert in foraging and brings decades of experience, including as forager at the River Cottage, to this seasonal guide. He shows us what species can be found and where, how to identify them, and how to store, use and cook them. Accompanied by often humorous anecdotes, you'll learn the stories behind the Latin names, how to tap a birch tree, fry an ant, make rosehip syrup and cook a hop omelette.

Fully illustrated throughout, allowing easy identification, this easy-to-read book also includes tips on kit, conservation advice and what to avoid, as well as a month by month guide. This is an indispensable and inspirational guide for everyone interested in wild food, whether you want to explore the great outdoors, or are happiest foraging from your armchair.