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

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The plants are still here. We just stopped seeing them.

Summer is full of wild abundance.

The fields, hedgerows and footpaths are alive with edible and medicinal plants.

But most of us pass them by.

We want to live more closely with the land.

We want to eat better, feel better, tread more lightly.

But we’re not sure where to begin.

Most guides try to teach too much too fast. This one doesn’t.

There’s a gap between curiosity and confidence.

Between wanting to forage and actually doing it.

Some books read like botanical dictionaries.

Others barely scratch the surface.

It’s hard to know what’s safe, what’s useful — and what’s just fluff.

So we stay stuck.

Disconnected.

Another season slips by.

This book is your invitation to begin.

Forage In Summer focuses on just 15 wild plants that grow in June, July and August.

Each plant is familiar, accessible, and rich in history and use.

You’ll learn how to:

Recognise each plant with clarity and confidence
Harvest safely and in season
Prepare simple food and remedies using traditional knowledge
Build a stronger relationship with the land under your feet

Plants include Bramble, Burdock, Chickweed, Elder, Fat Hen, Mugwort, Mallow, and more.

What’s inside the book

Real-world guidance on how to find, identify, and use each plant
Photos that show, not just tell, so there’s no guesswork in the field
Clear, concise descriptions rooted in direct experience
Food and medicine uses drawn from both traditional cultures and contemporary practice
Simple ways to prepare, cook, or apply each plant — nothing complicated, nothing fancy

Whether you’re starting out or deepening your path, you’ll find what you need to get outside and begin.

Why this book is different

It’s not written from a desk.

It’s not copied from textbooks.

Robin Harford has spent decades walking, listening, and learning — from elders in India, herbalists in Europe, plant-workers in Africa, and contemporary cooks he has met along the way.

This is lived knowledge.

The kind that’s been passed down, then nearly lost.

Now written down again.

Who it’s for (and not for)

This book is for:

Curious beginners who want to start foraging with confidence
Gardeners, herbalists and cooks looking to go wilder
Anyone feeling the quiet pull back toward the land

It’s not for survivalists or theorists.

It’s practical. Sensory. Grounded in place and season.

Kind words from readers

'I keep dipping in, and then being enthusiastic about a new plant for the week. Beautifully written, friendly and fun.' – Suzy B.

'Brilliant book. Robin writes with humour and great knowledge. History, medicinal uses, recipes, and great photos. Highly recommend.' – Pauline W.

'I’m just starting out and finding these books incredibly useful. Robin is a passionate and enthusiastic guide.' – Tainia S.

'So informative. I love the photos. I highly recommend.' – J.D.

About the author

Robin Harford is a forager, ethnobotanical researcher, and the creator of Eatweeds.co.uk — listed in The Times Top 50 websites for food and drink.

He’s the author of the bestselling Edible and Medicinal Wild Plants of Britain and Ireland, and leads one of the UK’s most respected foraging schools. His courses have been listed by BBC Countryfile as among the best in the UK.

Robin’s work has appeared in The Guardian, The Times, The Independent, BBC Good Food, Sainsbury’s Magazine, and more.