In The Little Wild Library: Dandelion, discover how to make the most of this useful plant, with recipes and makes to try throughout the year. Once you've found your favourite nettle patch, come back as the seasons change and find new things to do with your foraged treasure ? from edible treats to useful tinctures. In The Little Wild Library: Dandelion, discover what makes this little burst of sunshine and fluff so special, with a host of recipes and makes to try throughout the year. All the recipes and makes are beginner friendly, making it easier and more fulfilling to engage with the natural world and form a connection to the plants and flowers that decorate our lives. Take this pocket-sized book out on foraging adventures to help spot the plant in its natural habitat waving its fluffy dandelion "clock" merrily on a spring breeze, or brightening a dull afternoon with its burst of vibrant color, and learn: . How to identify the dandelion from the comprehensive botanical information included . How to safely collect and use the dandelion plants and flowers . How to make a whole host of delicious, useful or just plain fun projects using the Dandelion. Through the book, explore how the dandelion got its name, and discover some of the myths, legends, and folklore attached to this fantastic plant. The perfect beginner's guide to foraging, in a handy pocket-sized format, The Little Wild Library: Dandelion will reveal the secrets of this magical weed and inspire those new to foraging to experiment and explore the beautiful plants around them. AUTHOR: 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
