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National Trust The First-Time Forager: A complete beginner's guide to Britain's edible plants by Andy Hamilton

A friendly, safety-first foraging guide

If you love the idea of foraging but are worried about the reality, this book is for you.

Expert Andy Hamilton demystifies the world of foraging, focusing on 38 plants that are easy to identify and worth the effort - plants that are tasty and abundant in the wild or in gardens and parks.

There are clear photographs to help you, as well as simple and delicious recipes to try at home.

This isn't a survival guide or a handbook for hardcore foragers.  It's for everyday people who live in urban areas as well as the countryside, and who want to get a little closer to nature and dsicover new tastes, without the stress.

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