Books are the gift that lives for years. Not just for other people but also when you get one for yourself.  So what books on foraging do foragers recommend?

A strong mushroom bias from Daniel Butler including Jane Grigson’s ‘Mushroom Feast’. Daniel is an author himself, having written ‘The Owl House’, which transports you to the centre of Wales as well as sharing foraging. 

Roger Phillips’ meticulously photographed books are beautiful as well as informative. We were delighted to have a mushrooming ramble led by him for the AoF annual meet-up in 2018.  His books  ‘Mushrooms’ and ‘Wild Food’ were specifically recommended by members. 

Emily Murphy recommends “Any of the Pascal Baudar books, especially his book on Wildcrafted Fermentation. It covers so much including wild krauts and kimchis, fermented forest brews, seawater brines & plant-based cheeses!”. Working from west coast USA with a the techniques and processes he describes are transferable for using on edible plants and mushrooms growing in your terroir.

Foraging isn’t just about edible plants and mushrooms, it can also include wild materials for inks and herbal medicines. 

We've gathered together ,embers’ favourite books and books written by members into two lists:

books on foraging recommended by Association of Foragers members 

books written by Association of Foragers members