📗 Libro en inglés THE LITTLE WILD LIBRARY: HAWTHORN

As winter turns to spring a froth of white appears on the hawthorn giving it its old name the May tree This abundance of tiny white flowers heralds the coming of warmer months and that let s the world know that spring has finally sprung As the year progresses this tenacious tree gives shelter to birds and insects and small creatures seeking shelter in its thorny tangled branches As the seasons turn the vibrant red berries that decorate the tree come fall are a source of nourishment for the wildlife that has made the hawthorn its home Steeped in myth the hawthorn is a magical tree hidden in plain sight all around us Legend has it that it is bad luck to cut down a hawthorn tree and their robust branches plentiful fruits and solid wood have made them a favourite of foragers and famers In The Little Wild Library Hawthorn discover how to make the most of this ancient and useful tree with beginner friendly recipes and makes to try throughout the year Once you ve found your favourite hawthorn come back as the seasons change and find new things to do with your foraged treasure from edible treats to useful tinctures Learn how to identify the hawthorn amidst its hedgerow friends from the comprehensive botanical information included and take this pocke