The Little Wild Library: Elder

Introducing The Little Wild Library: Elder your ultimate guide to foraging, crafting, and creating with the versatile elder tree. From its fragrant elderflowers in the spring to the vibrant elderberries of autumn, this pocket-sized book brings the essence of this glorious plant into your hands all year round. Whether you're a seasoned forager or a curious beginner, this charming guide will teach you how to identify, harvest, and make the most of the elder, offering recipes, crafts, and folklore to enrich your journey. . Easy-to-Follow Foraging Tips: Learn how to spot the elder among other hedgerow plants, and discover the simple, beginner-friendly steps to harvesting its flowers and berries. . Seasonal Recipes & Crafts: Enjoy a range of recipes and makes, perfect for any time of year. . Rich in History & Folklore: Dive into the fascinating myths and legends surrounding the elder, adding a layer of magic to your foraging adventures. . Compact & Practical: The handy pocket-size makes it easy to take the book out on your foraging expeditions. Whether you're stepping into the world of foraging for the first time or looking for new ways to enjoy the elder tree, The Little Wild Library: Elder is the perfect companion. With detailed botanical information and delightful seasonal projects, this guide will inspire you to explore the bounty of the natural world all year long. AUTHOR: Clare Gogerty lives on a smallholding in deepest Herefordshire which she is opening as a spiritual retreat in 2023. The sound of shamanic drumming often comes from her orchard, and herbal remedies are frequently cooked up in the kitchen. She has been interested in magic, druidry and folklore since a child, encouraged by her father, an enthusiastic dowser and leyline hunter. A former magazine editor, she is now a freelance journalist and author, writing about spirituality, travel, homes and gardens SELLING POINTS: . Easy-to-follow instructions and recipes to get the most out of your foraged plants, the perfect gift for the aspiring forager . Written by a qualified medical herbalist with a thorough understanding of the applications for the plants . Focusing on one plant allows readers to experiment with lots of different things to do finding myriad ways to use a plant!