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The Forager's Calendar

By: John Wright
Narrated by: John Wright
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Winner of the Guild of Food Writers Award for Food Book of the Year 2020

A month by month handbook for foraging in the woods, fields and seashores of Great Britain.

Look out of your window, walk down a country path or go to the beach in Great Britain and you are sure to see many wild species that you can take home and eat. From dandelions in spring to sloe berries in autumn, via wild garlic, samphire, chanterelles and even grasshoppers, our countryside is full of edible delights in any season.

John Wright is the country's foremost expert in foraging and brings decades of experience, including as forager at the River Cottage, to this seasonal guide. Month by month, he shows us what species can be found and where, how to identify them and how to store, use and cook them. You'll learn the stories behind the Latin names, the best way to tap a Birch tree, and how to fry an ant, make rosehip syrup and cook a hop omelette.

With tips on kit, conservation advice and what to avoid, this is an indispensable guide for everyone interested in wild food, whether you want to explore the great outdoors or are happiest foraging from your armchair.

©2020 John Wright (P)2020 W F Howes Biological Sciences Botany & Plants Ecosystems & Habitats Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Science

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Critic reviews

"He writes so engagingly that it's hard to imagine that actual foraging can be more attractive.... This book is a treasure.” (John Carey, The Sunday Times)
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Found this quite interesting despite not being in a position (not living in the UK) to practically exploit all of the wealth of foraging lore & information given. Very nicely narrated by the author. Especially liked thr common sense advice, in content and in its delivery, that is perhaps applicable to foraging more generally.

Quite enjoyable and interesting

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John Wright is an amusing and engaging narrator and author. Full of natural lore and useful information, dressed up with anecdotes to intrigue, entertain and educate.

An entertaining listen

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Great book. So good I bought the paperback version as well to refer to the pictures etc. written well and laced with some great wit.

Brilliant

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a great book and quite amusing. I would recommend having a hard copy or a field guide to help identify the plants.

Great book

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Wonderful narration and enthralling listening. Has left me hungry for the hedgerows, woods and wide world

Superb

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great month by month list of what can be found and what to avoid with clear descriptions without any unnecessary extras

ease of listening

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hilariously funny with a serious edge! who knew so many things in the wild could kill you!

packed full of information

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I so enjoyed this. I wasn't sure what had possessed me to buy an audio foraging book, but the author's delivery is priceless. Full of charm, and humour that is increased by his wry delivery, it had me smiling throughout and even laughing out loud. It is also immensely informative.

In an ideal world there wkould be an NHS prescription for this book. I think it's impossible not to be drawn into a good mood by his warm, well modulated tone and gentle humour. (For any neuroscience geeks, this audio is pure ventral vagal).
I plan to relisten many times.

Utterly brilliant

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excellent audible book about foraging in the uk. i learned good tips throughout the seasons

brilliant

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loved this book. great information, well structured and funny too! only wish was that it went on for longer. author has a very nice voice

unexpected delight

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