Elder Tree Wild Library Book

The perfect beginner's guide to foraging, in a handy pocket-sized format.

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.

Total Pages: 128
Dimensions: 106mm x 140mm
Format : Hardback

About the author

Sarah Atkinson is a medical herbalist with over 30 years experience. In 2006 she founded The Medicine Garden in the South Lake District, UK, as a place to offer the holistic medicines she felt were becoming more crucial to healing “dis-ease”– as she puts it – in the modern world.

Her particular style of healing has developed from her early career, where she was focused on the clinical sides of herbalism, to now embody a more holistic approach that explores and centres the mind/body connection.

Elder Tree - The Little Wild Library