Aimed at tree lovers of all ages, this beautifully illustrated
handbook is the first guide to foraging specifically from trees, looking
at all the incredible things we can get and make from them, from food
and remedies to toys, whistles and ink.
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. In her humorous, inspiring and warm
text, Adele explains how we can forage from our trees, not only for
food, but also for home remedies, for ingredients to use in cocktails
and ferments, and for materials to make toys, musical instruments and
other useful things.
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.
