A favourite of foragers, the Elder tree is the very essence of summer, with frothy blooms emerging in the late spring and filling the hedges and pathways with a glorious fragrance. As the seasons turn, the elderberry comes into its own, a delicious food for humans and animals alike, bursting with vitality and an excellent source of vitamin c.In The Little Wild Library: Elder, discover how to make the most of this beautiful tree, with recipes and makes to try throughout the year. Once you’ve found your favourite elder, come back as the seasons change and find new things to do with your foraged treasure – from edible treats to useful tinctures. Beginnerfriendly, the elder is the perfect plant for those new to foraging to get to know – with easytofollow recipes for favourite makes such as the delicate and romantic elderflower champagne.Learn how to identify the elder amidst its hedgerow friends from the comprehensive botanical information included, and take this pocketsi