The Little Wild Library: Wild Rose - Clare Gogerty

The Little Wild Library: Wild Rose by Clare Gogerty explores simple, practical ways to use wild rose through the seasons. Presented as a pocket-sized hardback, it combines recipes, makes and botanical reference in a compact format.

Key details

• Author: Clare Gogerty
• Subtitle: Simple things to do with the plants around you
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 128
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 16 September 2025

Synopsis

Wild rose is presented here as a rewarding hedgerow find, with ideas for using both petals and rosehips at different points in the year. The book offers recipes and makes ranging from edible treats to tinctures, encouraging you to return as the seasons change and try new approaches with what you have foraged.

Alongside the practical projects, comprehensive botanical information supports identification in the field, and the text also touches on the plant’s history, name, and associated myths, legends and folklore. With beginner-friendly instructions and a handy pocket format, it is designed for those new to foraging who want an accessible guide to the plants around them.

Further details

• Dimensions: 106 x 140 mm
• Illustrations: 256 colour illustrations
• ISBN: 9781446313756

Rackhams Reference : UHKU2CM31R