{"product_id":"9780857845511-foraging-for-edible-wild-plants","title":"Foraging for Edible Wild Plants","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to identify, cook and enjoy them\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA practical and attractive guide to the many edible varieties of wild plant that grow all around us.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you think of them as pretty wildflowers or troublesome weeds, wild plants are invaluable for wildlife. Not only are they an essential habitat and nectar source for insects, they are also beneficial for the soil, accumulating trace elements and acting as hosts for mycorrhizal fungi. Wild plants can be also be included in a variety of tasty recipes as unusual and flavoursome culinary ingredients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by qualified dietician and horticulturalist, Gail Garland, \u003ci\u003eForaging for Edible Wild Plants\u003c\/i\u003e describes more than 50 edible species, from common species, such as nettle, dandelion, chickweed and ground elder, to the less well-known brooklime and wintercress. Gail also shares advice on how to identify wild plants that are harmful to eat, as well as tips on controlling invasive species such as knotweed .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guide is beautifully designed with illustrated notes on appearance and habitat, and attractive colour photographs throughout. It includes numerous recipe suggestions for jams, cordials, pesto, salads and soups, and nutritional information. There are also tips for non-culinary activities, such as making dyes from nettles and soap from soapwort, and fascinating historical facts about wild plants throughout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForaging for Edible Wild Plants\u003c\/i\u003e is a charming resource, perfect for gardeners, botanists, cooks and foragers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56450555511158,"sku":"9780857845511","price":16.12,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_28580835.jpg?v=1760453418","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780857845511-foraging-for-edible-wild-plants","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}