Rachel Pedder-Smith – illustratör

Forage is a beautifully illustrated celebration of edible plants that can be found throughout the world.Anybody can enjoy the increasingly popular back-to-nature activity of foraging. In some countries these plants are now forgotten as food, but in others they are still celebrated for their value as nutritious, delicious ingredients and cooking with wild plants is increasingly being adopted by mainstream restaurants.Journeying through 50 globally populated edible plants, Forage explores the culture and history of our wild food. Stunning botanical illustrations by artist Rachel Pedder-Smith accompany each plant, alongside recipes inspired by the regions of the world where they are most celebrated.

50 illustrated cards covering everything you need to know about collecting, planting and nurturing seeds.Nothing is more satisfying than growing plants from seed yourself. With this unique gardening kit, you can confidently collect the right seeds, watch them germinate, and see them grow to their full glory— whether you’re growing veggies, herbs, or flowers. A beautiful package combining illustrated cards, an information booklet and envelopes for seed collecting, The Seed Collector’s Kit is the ultimate guide to creating a sustainable garden (for free!).FEATURING BEAUTIFUL, ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS from internationally renowned natural history illustrator Rachel Pedder-Smith.INCLUDES EXPERT TEXT by Becky Searle (garden writer, soil expert and co-creator of The Seed Pod).A BEAUTIFUL, UNIQUE GIFT for gardeners of all levels.EACH CARD INTRODUCES A DIFFERENT SPECIES, while the 28-page booklet lays the groundwork for your seed collecting.LEARN how to store seeds so they retain their potency, and plant them so each seed’s chances are maximized.CARDS INCLUDE:Vegetables:Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale, Arugula, Parsnip, Radish, Chard, Tomato, Pepper, Chilli, Lettuce, Kohl Rabi, Luffa (Squash family), Cape gooseberry, Carrot, Peas, Beans, Sweetcorn, Popcorn, Eggplant, Okra, Achocha, OnionHerbs:Basil, Cilantro, Chive, ParsleyFlowers:Rudbeckia, Zinnia, Viola, Nasturtium, Cosmos, Poppy, Marigold, Calendula, Antirrhinum, Dahlia, Sunflower