The Little Wild Library: Hawthorn: Simple Things to Do with the Plants Around You.

Introducing The Little Wild Library: Hawthorn - a captivating pocket-sized guide to the magical and practical hawthorn tree. Known for its frothy white blossoms in spring and vibrant red berries in autumn, the hawthorn is a beloved tree that provides shelter, food, and enchantment throughout the year. From the moment its blossoms appear in May, to the fall when its berries brighten the hedgerow, this book reveals how to forage, craft, and cook with this ancient tree, all while uncovering its deep roots in myth and folklore.

- Simple Foraging Guidance: Learn how to identify the hawthorn among its hedgerow companions, with easy-to-follow tips on when and where to forage its flowers and berries.
- Seasonal Recipes & Crafts: Explore beginner-friendly recipes and crafts, from hawthorn jelly to soothing tinctures, perfect for making use of this versatile tree all year round.
- Rich History & Folklore: Discover the fascinating myths surrounding the hawthorn, a tree considered sacred to the Celtic druids.

Whether you’re new to foraging or looking to connect with the ancient plants of the hedgerow, The Little Wild Library: Hawthorn is the perfect introduction to this magical tree. With its blend of practical foraging advice, seasonal projects, and enchanting folklore, this guide will inspire you to embrace the hawthorn’s many gifts and explore the natural world around you.

Sarah Atkinson is a medical herbalist with over 30 years experience. In 2006 she founded The Medicine Garden in the South Lake District, UK, as a place to offer the holistic medicines she felt were becoming more crucial to healing ＂dis-ease＂- as she puts it - in the modern world. Her particular style of healing has developed from her early career, where she was focused on the clinical sides of herbalism, to now embody a more holistic approach that explores and centres the mind/body connection.