The Worldwide Forager

A new approach from the legendary godfather of foraging

‘Brilliant, full of fascinating facts, personal stories and gorgeous photography’ Olia Hercules

In this richly illustrated book, Roger Phillips draws on decades of experience and shares some of his most recently gathered wisdom from around the world.

He reveals the edible and therapeutic secrets of our fields, woodlands and flower beds, and suggests tips for sourcing delicious morsels growing throughout the countryside and in our gardens. He also describes the native habitat and history of many fascinating plants and fungi, both common and unusual: from the camas bulbs eaten by the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest, to the Italian and Spanish favourite, Caesar's amanita; from hostas, the familiar garden foliage consumed as a succulent vegetable in Japan, to the newly popular Australian citrus fruits.

The Worldwide Forager is divided into four sections: mushrooms and fungi; flowers, leaves and herbs; fruit and nuts; and roots and tubers, and Roger uses each one to provide a wide range of ideas for making your meals more colourful, delicious and sustainable.

‘If I hadn’t picked up this book some twenty years ago I wouldn't have eaten as well, or even lived as well, as I have. It inspired me then and it inspires me now’ Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Hardback: 256pp

Published: Wilton Square (December 2025) 

ISBN: 9781783528820