Foraging Books
Build your foraging library with these recommended reads. From beginner guides to expert identification books, find the perfect resource for your wild food journey.
Foraging for Beginners
General
Edible and medicinal Wild Plants of Britain and Ireland: A Foraging and Photographic Identification Guide
Robin Harford
£15.50
Foraging Guide
Tiffany Francis-Baker
£7.35
Foraging Pocket Guide
Marlow Renton and Eric biggane
£21.09
The Foragers Calendar: A Seasonal Guide to Natures Wild Harvests
John Wright
£12.49
The Hedgerow Apothecary Foragers Handbook: A Seasonal Companion to Finding and Gathering Wild Plants
Christine Iverson
£9.12
Mushrooms
Mushroom foraging
Edible Mushrooms: A Foragers Guide to the Wild Fungi of Britain, Ireland and Europe
Geoff Dann
£24.49
Forage for Mushrooms without Dying: An Absolute Beginner's Guid to Identifying 29 Wild Edible mushrooms
Frank Hyman
£12.75
Funghi
Lynne Boddy and Ali Ashby
£19.63
Mushroom Foraging Guide
Marlow Renton
£19.09
Mushrooms
Roger Phillips
£22.87
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Choosing the Right Foraging Book
A good foraging book is an essential companion for anyone interested in wild food. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced forager, the right guide can help you identify new species safely and discover delicious recipes.
For beginners, we recommend starting with a general guide that covers a wide range of edible plants and provides a solid foundation.
As you develop your skills, consider adding specialist guides for specific habitats (coastal, woodland) or species groups (mushrooms, medicinal plants) to your collection.