You’re at the checkout. The total flashes up. Your stomach drops. Again.
The weekly shop isn’t what it used to be.
You scan the same aisles. Pick up the same items. But the bill at the checkout keeps climbing.
Rocket: £2.49. Herbs: £1.80 for a handful. Baby spinach: £2.50.
The small things that make meals feel alive, the greens, the garnishes, the fresh flavours—they add up fast.
You’ve tried switching brands. Buying frozen instead of fresh. Cutting out the “luxuries.”
But it still feels like you’re choosing between eating well and staying within budget.
Here’s what most people don’t know:
Just as tasty, yet more nutritious, are gourmet wild edible plants growing within walking distance of your home.
For free.
The land remembers what we’ve forgotten.
Your great-grandparents knew this.
Before supermarkets, before supply chains, people fed themselves from what grew around them.
Wild garlic in spring. Nettles for soup. Sorrel for brightness. Chickweed for salad.
These weren’t “superfoods.” They were just…food.
And they still are.
The difference is, we’ve lost the knowledge of what’s edible and what’s not.
We walk past abundance without seeing it.
What if you could recognise it again?
Imagine this:
You’re walking the dog. Or taking the kids (or in my case, the grandkids) to school. And you notice plants you’ve seen a hundred times before.
Only now, you know their names. You know which parts to pick. You know when they’re at their best.
You come home with ingredients that would have cost £5 at the shop.
Not as a novelty. As a regular habit.
A handful of wild garlic for tonight’s pasta. Young nettles for a soup that’s richer than anything from a packet. Sorrel to brighten a salad.
Your weekly shop gets smaller. Your meals get better. And the tight feeling in your chest at the checkout? It loosens, just a little.
But only if you know what you’re looking for.
Here’s the problem:
Most foraging advice is either too vague to be useful, or so full of botanical jargon that it feels like studying for an exam.
You need something that works on a Tuesday evening. When you’re tired. When you just want to know: “Can I eat this, yes or no?”
That’s what this guide does.
Introducing: Edible & Medicinal Wild Plants of Britain & Ireland
This isn’t a textbook.
It’s a field guide for real people who want to:
- Stop paying £2.50 for salad leaves
- Add fresh, wild flavour to everyday meals
- Learn a skill that lasts a lifetime
Inside, you’ll find:
48 common edible wild plants you can identify with confidence, even if you’ve never foraged before.
Each plant covered includes:
- Large, clear photos so you can spot it at a glance
- Safety notes so you never pick the wrong thing
- When and where to harvest so you’re gathering at the right time
- Simple kitchen uses so you actually eat what you find (not just admire it)
No guesswork. No complicated Latin names you have to memorise.
Just: “There it is. That’s edible. Here’s how to use it.”
Here’s what happy customers are saying.
“Such a great book easy to use. I like the way each plant is broken down into subjects, so you can quickly find the bits you want to know about and with good pictures for referencing, free nutritious salad everywhere! – Luke S., verified review
“What a book. If only more people realised the instant, free, ultra-nutritious salad growing in their own back yard.” – Brooke T., verified review
“Great book. Lovely illustrations that are really clear. Well written with all you need to know. Thanks so much I am loving free food!” – Jane W., verified review
“Loving this book, straight away I was able to find 4 nutritious weeds in my small garden. Bought one for a friend. Amazing to find out all the nutrient packed foods which can be found (and easily identified thanks to clear photos) growing wild, especially since cost of food so high right now. There are so many free nutritious greens available to all. Love it and thank you.” – Virginia F., verified review
“A really useful and money saving book. We now use wild plants for food and healing at our organic farm. Thank you.” – Joanna B., verified review
“I love this book. I was a little skeptical at first to send for it, but now I am so pleased that we have it in our home. From the first time I opened the pages I learned so much about various plants that I see around my garden or when I am out walking. Not everything needs to come in a plastic bag from a supermarket, it is all here just waiting at our feet. All we have to do is open our eyes.” – Dee L., verified review
This is for you if:
- You’re tired of spending money on herbs and greens that wilt before you use them
- You’d like to eat well without the guilt of an inflated grocery bill
- You want your children to know where food actually comes from
- You’re curious about what’s been growing outside your door all along
This is NOT for you if:
- You’re looking for a way to “live off the land” and abandon the supermarket entirely (this is a supplement, not a replacement)
- You’re not willing to learn something new or go outside occasionally
- You expect instant mastery without a bit of practice
Foraging takes attention. But it doesn’t take magic.
Why trust this guide?
I’m Robin Harford.
I’ve been teaching people to forage safely for over 15 years.
I’ve led hundreds of walks across Britain and Ireland, showing beginners how to recognise edible plants in their local landscape.
I’ve written multiple field guides, run foraging courses, and taught thousands of people to fill their kitchens with wild ingredients.
This isn’t theory. It’s what works on the ground, in real conditions, with real plants you’ll actually find.
I don’t promise you’ll never need the supermarket again.
But I can show you how to need it less.
Or go deeper: The Seasonal Foraging Bundle
One season of wild food is helpful.
Foraging through the year is transformative.
When wild garlic fades in late spring, other plants take its place. When nettles die back in summer, new leaves and berries arrive.
If you want to keep lowering your food bill all year round, you need to know what’s available in each season.
That’s why I’ve put together the Seasonal Foraging Bundle:
Three seasonal guides (Spring, Summer, Autumn) PLUS the main field guide.
Buy the three seasonal books, and I’ll include Edible & Medicinal Wild Plants of Britain & Ireland completely free as well as free shipping.
Together, they give you a full year of free ingredients.
Not as a hobby. As a practical way to eat better and spend less, month after month.
What you’ll get:
- Instant knowledge: Clear photos and harvest notes for dozens of wild plants across all seasons
- Year-round savings: Replace shop-bought greens, herbs, and aromatics every month of the year
- Confidence: Know exactly what’s safe, what’s not, and when to pick it
- Real meals: Simple recipes and kitchen tips that turn wild plants into weeknight dinners
No fluff. No filler. Just the plants you’ll actually find, and how to use them.
A note on safety:
I won’t lie to you.
Some wild plants are poisonous.
That’s why this guide exists.
Every plant in this book includes crystal clear photos for easy identification, as well as safety notes if you are taking medication, or have allergies etc.
I’ve spent years making sure the information is accurate, accessible, and designed to keep beginners safe.
You’ll never be guessing.
Start now.
Every walk you take is already passing wild edible plants.
You’re just not seeing them yet.
This guide changes that.
Order now
Get Edible and Medicinal Wild Plants of Britain and Ireland
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Or
Get the Seasonal Foraging Bundle (Buy 3 seasonal guides, get the main guide free)
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30-day return policy: If you’re not delighted, return the books unused in their original condition for a full refund. No fuss.
Your weekly shop doesn’t have to keep climbing.
Some of the best ingredients are already growing outside.
Let me show you where.