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  • Sale! Close-up of glossy, dark green holly (Ilex aquifolium) leaves with sharp, spiked edges, set against a forest floor covered in fallen leaves.

    Booklet – Getting to know your weeds 1

    Original price was: £4.50.Current price is: £2.50.

    “Getting to Know Your Weeds 1” by Mike Atkinson-Willes is a detailed guide exploring the characteristics, folklore, and uses of common UK plants like ivy, holly, elderberry, and nettle. This booklet combines botanical insights with traditional medicinal uses, historical anecdotes, and ecological roles, offering a unique perspective on the plants we often overlook. Perfect for nature enthusiasts, gardeners, and those interested in herbal lore, this guide will deepen your appreciation for the weeds in your own backyard.

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  • Sale! Close-up of a Jack-by-the-hedge (also known as garlic mustard, Alliaria petiolata) plant, showing small white flowers with four petals and bright green, heart-shaped leaves. The plant is surrounded by lush foliage in a natural setting.

    Booklet – Getting to know your weeds 2

    Original price was: £4.50.Current price is: £2.50.

    “Getting to Know Your Weeds 2” by Mike Atkinson-Willes explores the uses, folklore, and unique characteristics of common wild plants like comfrey, birch, and herb Robert. This guide blends practical herbal knowledge with historical anecdotes, offering readers a deeper understanding of the weeds around them. Perfect for gardeners, foragers, and nature enthusiasts.

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  • Sale! Close-up of blooming hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) flowers with small white petals and pink-tipped stamens, surrounded by bright green leaves.

    Booklet – Getting to know your weeds 3

    Original price was: £4.50.Current price is: £2.50.

    Discover the hidden uses, history, and folklore of common weeds with “Getting to Know Your Weeds 3.” This guide offers botanical insights, practical tips, and fascinating stories about everyday plants like dandelion, dock, and hawthorn, perfect for gardeners and nature enthusiasts.

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  • Sale! Booklet - Getting to know your weeds 4

    Booklet – Getting to know your weeds 4

    Original price was: £4.50.Current price is: £2.50.

    “Getting to Know Your Weeds 4” explores the uses, folklore, and ecological roles of common wild plants like red campion, bugle, and marsh marigold. This guide blends botany with historical insights, making it a valuable resource for nature lovers and gardeners.

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  • Sale! A scenic meadow with tall grasses in the foreground, lush green shrubs and trees in the middle ground, and gently rolling hills under a partly cloudy sky in the background.

    Bundle! – Getting to know your weeds 1, 2, 3 & 4 Booklets

    Original price was: £13.50.Current price is: £7.50.
    Explore the fascinating world of common plants with the complete “Getting to Know Your Weeds” bundle. This four-volume collection reveals the folklore, uses, and ecological roles of wild plants like nettle, dandelion, and hawthorn. Perfect for gardeners, foragers, and nature enthusiasts, this bundle offers practical knowledge and cultural insights, all at an unbeatable value.
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