The Little Wild Library: Elder - Clare Gogerty

The Little Wild Library: Elder by Clare Gogerty explores practical ways to use elder through the seasons, from recipes to simple makes. Presented as a hardback in a pocket-sized format, it forms part of The Little Wild Library series.

Key details

• Author: Clare Gogerty
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 128
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 16 September 2025
• ISBN: 9781446313749

Synopsis

Centred on the elder tree, this guide invites you to return to the same plant as the year turns, finding new ways to use what you forage, from edible treats to tinctures. It highlights elderflower in late spring and summer, and elderberries as autumn arrives, noting their fragrance and their place as food for humans and animals alike, as well as an excellent source of vitamin C.

Clear botanical information supports identification in the hedgerow, while the book also touches on the history of elder and the myths, legends and folklore associated with it. With easy-to-follow recipes including elderflower champagne, it is positioned as a beginner-friendly introduction to foraging.

Rackhams Reference : YHBRHXN987