The Little Wild Library: Wild Rose
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€15.99
Introducing The Little Wild Library: Wild Rose – a delightful guide that invites you to explore the beauty and versatility of the wild rose throughout the seasons. Known for its charming scent and vibrant rosehips, the wild rose is a plant that enchants foragers and nature lovers alike. From the delicate blooms of spring to the colorful berries of autumn, this pocket-sized guide helps you make the most of every stage of the wild rose’s life, offering practical foraging tips, seasonal recipes, and fascinating folklore.
• Simple Foraging Tips: Learn to identify the wild rose among other hedgerow plants, with easy-to-follow guidance on where and when to forage.
• Seasonal Recipes & Crafts: Discover a variety of beginner-friendly recipes and crafts, from rosehip syrup to fragrant flower infusions, perfect for any time of year.
• Rich History & Folklore: Dive into the myths and legends surrounding the wild rose, including how it earned its name, adding an enchanting touch to your foraging experience.
• Compact & Practical: This handy guide is designed to be taken out on your foraging adventures, helping you spot the wild rose’s blossoms or vibrant rosehips whenever you’re out exploring.
Whether you're new to foraging or looking to deepen your connection to the natural world, The Little Wild Library: Wild Rose is the perfect introduction to one of the most beloved plants in the hedgerow. With its wealth of botanical information, seasonal recipes, and magical folklore, this book will inspire you to engage with the plants around you and make the most of their many gifts.
Clare Gogerty lives on a smallholding in deepest Herefordshire which she is opening as a spiritual retreat in 2023. The sound of shamanic drumming often comes from her orchard, and herbal remedies are frequently cooked up in the kitchen. She has been interested in magic, druidry and folklore since a child, encouraged by her father, an enthusiastic dowser and leyline hunter. A former magazine editor, she is now a freelance journalist and author, writing about spirituality, travel, homes and gardens.