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Pocket Nature: Fruit Harvesting

Discover Nature's Abundance
Series: Pocket Nature
Brief Description
Fruit Harvesting is a charmingly illustrated pocket guide that cultivates a deep appreciation for nature’s bounty through fruit foraging. When we harvest fruit seasonally, we’re reminded that good things can’t be rushed and that life’s offerings are best at their peak. In this sweet guide, learn... Read More
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A charmingly illustrated pocket guide to cultivating a deep appreciation for nature’s bounty through fruit foraging.

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Fruit Harvesting is a charmingly illustrated pocket guide that cultivates a deep appreciation for nature’s bounty through fruit foraging.

When we harvest fruit seasonally, we’re reminded that good things can’t be rushed and that life’s offerings are best at their peak. In this sweet guide, learn the fundamentals of year-round fruit picking, including:

  • Where, when, and how to look for fruit
  • The etiquette of gathering on public land
  • How to put your haul to good use
  • And much more.

Here is a collection of fun, accessible projects like concocting your own ink or making delicious fruit leather or syrup. Or, with no planning required, simply eat berries straight from the branch on a sunny day. Fruit Harvesting is your permission to savour life’s simple pleasures.

EASY WAY TO GET OUTSIDE: In our stressful times, people find that spending more time outdoors is a great way to escape and unwind. Fruit foraging is an enjoyable pastime that gets you outside, moves your body, and calms your mind. With mindful activities sprinkled throughout, Fruit Harvesting is more than a foraging field guide; it is also an invitation to spend more time in nature and away from screens and tech.

GREAT GIFT BOOK: Petite, gorgeously illustrated, and written in an inviting tone, this approachable guide makes a great gift or self-purchase for nature and fruit lovers. Package the book with a foraging basket, garden clippers, a lovely fruit bowl, or other books in the Pocket Nature series for a delightful anytime gift.

COLLECTIBLE NATURE SERIES: The topics covered in the Pocket Nature series are perennial—flowers, beaches, clouds, and sunsets will always be there to enjoy and admire. Collect them all to grow a charming collection that looks great on your bookshelf.

Perfect for:

  • Fruit lovers and home gardeners
  • Nature enthusiasts, walkers, and hikers
  • Conservationists and environmentalists
  • Mindfulness practitioners, meditators, and anyone seeking simple practices for stress management
  • Anyone looking for a birthday, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, holiday, or just-because gift for nature-loving family and friends

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  • Pocket Nature: Fruit Harvesting
    Fruit Harvesting is a charmingly illustrated pocket guide that cultivates a deep appreciation for nature’s bounty through fruit foraging. When we harvest fruit seasonally, we’re reminded that good things can’t be rushed and that life’s offerings are best at their peak. In this sweet guide, learn the fundamentals of year-round fruit picking, including: Where, when, and how to look for...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781797237640

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 April 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Chronicle Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 102.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Sara Bir is a chef, writer, and food librarian. She is the author of The Fruit Foragers Companion, Tasting Ohio, and The Pocket Pawpaw Cookbook.

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