Tree Forager
"From apple to yew and 38 other trees in between, Adele takes you not just on a foraging journey but also a tour through the beauty, wildlife, folklore and medicinal uses of her chosen trees ... I would encourage anyone to buy this book or send as a gift – it really is a joy." – The Herb Society
"The Tree Forager is a delightful read and a fine choice for public and school libraries."
– Art Lichtenstein, Booklist
"The Tree Forager is a revelation! "
- Mark Moore, S'Express
"I love it! A veritable voyage of discovery!"
– Dick O’Dell, manager, Bat for Lashes
"We can’t wait to get our mitts in this book"
– The Den Kit Co
Foraging is one of the fastest-growing nature-related pastimes in the UK and US. There are many books about foraging but this is the only one that focuses on what is arguably everyone’s favourite plant – trees! It profiles 40 incredible trees from the UK and US – from apple, ash and bay to walnut, willow and yew, gorgeously illustrated with watercolour, pen and ink botanical illustrations. Les mer
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Did you know that you can grind acorns into flour to make pancakes, for example, or use oak galls for ink? Or that Willow can be used for weaving; ash, hazel and oak are all good for making charcoal. Packed full of recipes and things to do, there is also a sprinkling of folklore and superstition, as well as helpful recognition tips. Overall it traces the fascinating story of the intimate relationship between humankind and our trees.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Watkins Publishing
- Innbinding
- Innbundet
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9781786785473
- Utgave
- 0. utg.
- Utgivelsesår
- 2021
- Format
- 20 x 15 cm
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"From apple to yew and 38 other trees in between, Adele takes you not just on a foraging journey but also a tour through the beauty, wildlife, folklore and medicinal uses of her chosen trees ... I would encourage anyone to buy this book or send as a gift – it really is a joy." – The Herb Society
"The Tree Forager is a delightful read and a fine choice for public and school libraries."
– Art Lichtenstein, Booklist
"The Tree Forager is a revelation! "
- Mark Moore, S'Express
"I love it! A veritable voyage of discovery!"
– Dick O’Dell, manager, Bat for Lashes
"We can’t wait to get our mitts in this book"
– The Den Kit Co