Self-Sufficiency: Foraging for Wild Foods by David Squire

Self-Sufficiency: Foraging for Wild Foods by David Squire

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Foraging for wild food is growing more and more popular as people become increasingly interested in eating not only organic but also local fresh food - for free.

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Self-Sufficiency: Foraging for Wild Foods by David Squire

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 to forage for yourself.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.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.
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.
SKU Non disponible
ISBN 13 9781504800341
ISBN 10 1504800346
Titre Self-Sufficiency: Foraging for Wild Foods
Auteur David Squire
Série Self-Sufficiency
État Non disponible
Type de reliure Paperback
Éditeur IMM Lifestyle Books
Année de publication 2015-09-01
Nombre de pages 128
Note de couverture La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
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