The Hedgerow Apothecary Forager’s Card Deck: 52 Beautiful Cards to Help You Find and Gather Wild Plants
Foraging has become increasingly popular with the general public over recent years due to people’s interest in learning more about wild food and remedies, connecting with the seasons and their local flora and the wellness benefits of spending time in nature. This deck would be a great gift for anyone who wants to learn more about the natural world around them.
Each card provides a high resolution photograph of a common wild plant that grows in the UK. The author also provides details on how to identify each plant, including a description of its preferred habitat, botanical details and information on when leaves, flowers and seeds appear. This information may vary from year to year, or from region to region, but the information provided gives novice foragers an idea of when and where each plant may grow in the wild.
The author also provides some information on the folklore and traditional and modern medicinal uses of the plants. She offers warnings when a plant is unsuitable for internal use or if certain parts of a plant are toxic. It is always best to consult with a medical herbalist if one is unsure of how to use a plant safely. A small booklet is also provided with the deck with further information on foraging etiquette, safety, a calendar of plants and when they’re likely to be growing and some details on essential kitchen tools and equipment that can be useful when utilising plants that have been gathered.
This deck would be a great beginner’s resource for anyone that wants to learn more about the plants that grow around them. If you’d like to search for foraging events or courses near you, visit our events page.