The Weed Forager's Handbook
A Guide to Edible and Medicinal Weeds in Australia
$25.49
- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
1 October 2025
Summary
An astonishing number of the plants we call ‘weeds’ are either edible or medicinal, and have deep and sometimes bizarre connections to human history. But how do you distinguish a tasty sandwich-filler from its dangerous look-alike? Which weeds are among the most nutritious vegetables ever tested? And how do you cook with delicious nettles without fear of being stung?
Discover the answers to these questions and more in The Weed Forager’s Handbook, a field guide to the most com…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781486320165 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1486320163 |
| Author: | Adam Grubb, Annie Raser-Rowland |
| Publisher: | CSIRO Publishing |
| Imprint: | CSIRO Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 1 October 2025 |
| Weight: | 300g |
| Dimensions: | 14mm x 130mm x 175mm |
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Critics Review
“The Weed Forager’s Handbook is certainly a useful book for boosting the flavour profile of salads when you find your lettuce in the fridge lacking as well as a useful field guide for identifying weeds in the garden, bush or roadside.” – Assoc Prof Danielle Clode * Royal Society of South Australia newsletter *
“Best of all, this book encourages you to get outside, explore your local environment, and think critically about what weeds really are. So next time you see a patch of green growing where it shouldn’t, it’s time to grab your curiosity and this handbook to take a closer look!” – Jasmine Fellows * Careers with STEM *
“Suitable for novice gardeners, students and professionals alike, the images allow for accurate identification, whilst detailed plant descriptions, traditional usage tales, culinary uses and mouthwatering recipes will enlighten even the professional gardener… The Weed Forager’s Handbook has something for everyone.” – Lucy Miller * HortInsights *
Adam Grubb
Adam Grubb designs and builds landscapes with his business Very Edible Gardens. He can often be spotted foraging through the parks and creek lines of Melbourne, sometimes with classes of people around him.
Annie Raser-Rowland is a horticulturalist and general natural-world enthusiast. She currently gardens, forages and stalks the landscapes of Fremantle, Western Australia.
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