Forage In Spring: The Food and Medicine of Britain’s Wild Plants

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A seasonal guide to 15 wild plants that can change how you see the land — and yourself

Spring begins at ground level.

Not on the calendar. Not in a forecast.

But in the wild leaves pushing up through the soil.

When you learn to recognise them, you start to notice the season differently.

You begin to notice yourself differently, too.

A quieter way to reconnect

We live in a world of rushing.

But spring doesn’t rush.

It unfolds. Slowly, surely, again and again.

Forage In Spring is a guide to that unfolding — through 15 of the most iconic, edible, and medicinal wild plants found in March, April, and May.

It’s not just a book about plants.

It’s a way of re-entering a relationship that never stopped waiting for you.

What’s inside

With clear photographs, detailed guidance, and grounded storytelling, you’ll meet:

• Alexanders, once favoured by the Romans
• Garlic Mustard, with its rich, mustardy leaves and history of kitchen use
• Cleavers, the humble clinger used in folk medicine for centuries
• …plus Stinging Nettle, Ramsons, Ground Elder, Sorrel, and 9 more wild allies

You’ll also discover:

• How to identify each plant with confidence
• Their traditional food and medicinal uses
• Cultural context, folklore, and forgotten stories
• Ideas for using them in your kitchen or apothecary

No fluff. Just what’s useful — and beautiful — about each plant.

Why it matters

You could walk past these plants every day and never see them.
Until one day, you do.

Forage In Spring gives you the eyes to see what’s been there all along — and the tools to safely bring it into your life.

Because reconnecting with the land doesn’t require a cabin in the woods.
Just a patch of ground and your attention.

What readers say

"Fantastic books. Extremely helpful and entertaining. Provided me and the kids a new hobby—more me for now—in our spare time. We have already accurately identified many plants and look forward to identifying many more through till autumn." - Martin B.

"Loving this, very informative. Packed an awful lot into this beautiful guide, with colour photos, history, quirky bits of folk law, medicinal qualities and recipes all in one book." - Pauline W.

"I love this book. I am an absolute novice forager, excitedly trying to learn as much as I can. Robin has extraordinary knowledge on this subject and I'm particularly grateful for the photos of each plant to help with identification - whole plant, leaf and flower." - Genevieve B.

"Loving the recipe ideas as well as the well written information accompanying each plant. Would recommend the book for anyone wanting to get out there and do a bit of foraging." - Pauline T.

About the author

Robin Harford is one of Britain’s most trusted wild plant teachers.
He’s been teaching people how to forage since 2008 and is the author of the bestselling Edible and Medicinal Wild Plants of Britain and Ireland.

His work has appeared in The Guardian, BBC Good Food, The Times, and more.
He founded the top-rated foraging school featured by BBC Countryfile, and his plant knowledge is grounded in decades of ethnobotanical research and direct field experience.

This book is for you if...

• You want to learn to forage but don’t know where to begin
• You’re a gardener, herbalist, cook or walker curious about the edible landscape
• You love nature and want a slower, more meaningful way to engage with it
• You’re looking for a clear, trustworthy companion to take you outdoors 

Start with Spring

This is the season of beginning again.

Let these 15 plants be your starting place.

Buy your copy of Forage In Spring today and begin a lifelong friendship with the wild.