{"title":"Evelyn Dean","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvelyn Dean\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in guides that explore the practical and fascinating aspects of the natural world. Her works provide in-depth insight into identifying and utilising edible and medicinal plants, combining scientific knowledge with accessible language for nature enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect richly detailed content that bridges botany and natural remedies, offering a thoughtful approach to understanding plants and their uses in everyday life. Dean’s books are ideal for those keen to deepen their connection with the environment through informed, nature-based practices.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"identifying-and-harvesting-edible-and-medicinal-plants-by-steve-brill-9780688114251","title":"Identifying and Harvesting Edible and Medicinal Plants","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe beautifully illustrated, definitive guide to foraging, harvesting, and preparing wild plants for food and medicine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdentifying and Harvesting Edible and Medicinal Plants in Wild (and Not So Wild) Places\u003c\/em\u003e shows readers how to find and prepare more than five hundred different plants for nutrition and better health. It includes information on common plants such as mullein (a tea made from the leaves and flowers suppresses a cough), stinging nettle (steam the leaves and you have a tasty dish rich in iron), cattail (cooked stalks taste similar to corn and are rich in protein), and wild apricots (an infusion made with the leaves is good for stomach aches and digestive disorders).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore than 260 detailed line drawings help readers identify a wide range of plants—many of which are suited for cooking by following the more than thirty recipes included in this book. There are literally hundreds of plants readily available underfoot waiting to be harvested and used either as food or as a potential therapeutic. This book is both a field guide to nature's bounty and a source of intriguing information about the plants that surround us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47397878300908,"sku":"9780688114251","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27301233482432.jpg?v=1773729762"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/evelyn-dean.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}