Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. He has travelled extensively documenting and recording the traditional and local uses of wild food plants in indigenous cultures, and his work has taken him to Africa, India, SE Asia, Europe and the USA. Hi, I'm Robin Harford, bestselling author of Edible and Medicinal Wild Plants of Britain and Ireland.

In only a few weeks this exceptional book has helped increase my knowledge of and awareness of, the wild larder that is always within our grasp. Never rely on one source for plant identification, and never eat anything unless you are 100% sure it is edible. The nail file was perfectly described, however only gave 4 stars as the listing says 'in aluminium case' and mine is in an 'eco storage case' (i. Very clear descriptions and uses of plants and in combination with the downloadable photo guide the book makes a real treat to read.The author has spent fifteen years experimenting and learning about wild plants and how our ancestors used plants to nourish and heal themselves. My book is considered an invaluable addition to any forager, herbalist, gardener, horticulturist or naturalist’s library. I get the feeling the author threw this together quickly to get it published as soon as possible, it's a major downfall because it really shows. Stepping back into the wild with this book has really felt like coming home and I am so grateful to the author for enabling this adventure. Instead of providing a snapshot for each plant, Harford gives a link to a database of pictures which give a more indepth photography for each plant and a better resource for identification.

Each plant description tells us which parts of the plant can be used for food as well as how to use those parts. This guide is here to help keep you safe, however, please ensure that you use multiple sources for identifying plants. And provides plant lovers with a much-needed resource for understanding nature’s most useful wild plants.

Its a bit tricky trying to read it while looking at my phone while walking in the countryside looking for things I want to forage, all at the same time without falling over a log. My book covers forty-eight plants and includes multiple colour photographs for easy plant identification.