Self-Sufficiency: Foraging for Wild Foods (IMM Lifestyle Books) Learn How, Where, & When to Find Herbs, Fruits, Nuts, Mushrooms, Seaweeds, & Shellfish, Plus How to Gather, Store, & Prepare Your Finds

Self-Sufficiency: Foraging for Wild Foods (IMM Lifestyle Books) Learn How, Where, & When to Find Herbs, Fruits, Nuts, Mushrooms, Seaweeds, & Shellfish, Plus How to Gather, Store, & Prepare Your Finds

by David Squire (Author)

Synopsis

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.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 128
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: IMM Lifestyle
Published: 21 Jul 2015

ISBN 10: 1504800346
ISBN 13: 9781504800341

Author Bio
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.