The Urban Forager
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Find and cook wild food in the city with The Urban Forager book.
Hawthorn berry ketchup, cherry blossom shortbread, nettle ravioli, elderflower fritters, cowslip summer rolls... these are just some of the tasty and surprising dishes you can make from wild food found in your city.
With stylish photography and expert advice from a professional forager, this book explains how to identify 32 easy-to-find plants in the city and cook up a wild feast. Leaves, nuts, berries, branches, flowers and even weeds are all in the mix, proving that, even in urban spaces, there is an abundance of delicious food waiting to be discovered (and devoured).
ISBN: 9781910566695
Number of pages: 160 (Hardcover)
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UK Shipping: Tracked delivery by DPD within 3 days to most mainland UK postcodes (£5.95 or FREE over £60).
Local Edinburgh Delivery: Delivery by local courier within 3 days to selected EH postcodes (£5.50 or FREE over £60).
Store Pickup: Collect within 1 hour from our store at 8b St Vincent Street, EH3 6SH.
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meet the plant gurus
We first opened our doors back in 2019 with the intention to bring all things botanical to the lives of city dwellers. We now have two shops in the heart of Edinburgh and deliver carefully curated plants and botanical goods across the UK.
Our team of dedicated Plant Gurus take pride in carefully hand-picking each plant and are always on hand to share their knowledge of plants and how to care for them.
We look forward to serving you next!
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what to expect when you order
We offer happy, healthy plants that are carefully hand-picked and delivered straight to your door from our plant shop.
We will deliver to you in recyclable boxes and we use paper materials and compostable bubble wrap! Our Plant Gurus will ensure that your plants are safe and secure for the journey to their new home!