Letting in the Wild Edges

I enjoyed the information and the illustrations

I haven't finished this book yet; it's very different from what I was anticipating. I expected it to be mostly essays, but in fact it's a lot more informative in nature. That being said, with a slight adjustment of expectation I can appreciate it as an unexpected resource into living more closely with nature, wherever one actually resides. Glennie writes about earth festivals, seed saving, different types of plants, foraging, herbs and how to use them, recipes ... she touches on a lot of different topics. The book is divided into eight seasons (October into November, December into January, etc), and in each section she writes about what to find and see and experience and do in the season. When she references something that she elaborates on later in the book, she gives a page number so you can find it easily. The drawings are very beautiful. One thing I did not like was the font. Although it aligns nicely with the spirit of the book, I found it harder to read than a more straightforward style. All in all, I'm very happy with this book even though it's not at all what I thought I was getting.

This is a beautiful book, beautiful illustrations, and wonderful natural information on wild plants.

I started reading this but was put off by the fluffy bunny rabbit tone overlaying an encyclopedic listing of "nature stuff". One of the basics, the Winter Solstice description, is wrong. On page 104 she states "This is the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere". On page 189, the Summer Solstice description, she states "This is the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere". (!) What else is wrong in this book? There is no bibliography. Anyone interested in nature, intuition and earth appreciation would be much better off reading Marian Green's books, an author with a lifetime of skill and deep knowledge.

Really enjoying this book and have since purchased "Walking with Trees". As I've got older I like to sit in quiet open spaces and take in our natural surroundings. Nothing makes me happier when outdoors amongst beautiful scenery and woodland. These books give the idea its not silly to feel like that but natural we've just lost our way and need some help reconnecting. Both books have become my backpack essentials when venturing out.

I was really looking forward to reading this book. I've only given it 2 stars because the text is so pale (?comic sans) on the page it makes it impossible for me to read. Whether it has anything to do with varifocals i dont know but im very disappointed not to be able to dive in.

This book gives you practical advice on how to use herbs as well as seeing ways that you can allow nature into your life.It recognises the power of nature and that the only way the human really thrives is through re-union with nature.

This is such a wonderful book. I have loved reading it, and it will be a book I return to again and again. So much wisdom imparted. Beautifully written, packed full of information and ways in which to connect with nature and the world around us.