The Little Wild Library: Nettle - Clare Gogerty

The Little Wild Library: Nettle by Clare Gogerty is a practical guide to getting to know one of the UK’s most familiar wild plants. This hardback, pocket-sized volume brings together botanical information, folklore, and beginner-friendly recipes and makes.

Key details

• Author: Clare Gogerty
• Subtitle: Simple things to do with the plants around you
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 112
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 31 March 2025

Synopsis

Appearing in spring and returning across the seasons, nettles are presented here as a plant worth revisiting rather than overlooking. The book sets out ways to use your foraged finds throughout the year, from recipes using fresh nettle tips to practical projects such as making nettle twine from autumn stems, alongside useful tinctures and other makes.

Clear botanical guidance helps you identify urtica dioica among its hedgerow neighbours, while additional background explores how the nettle got its name and the myths, legends, and folklore associated with it. Designed as a handy companion for foraging walks, it is positioned as a beginner’s guide for those new to foraging.

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