INTO THE WEEDS

How to Garden Like a Forager

Embark on a horticultural adventure unlike any other in “Into the Weeds: How to Garden Like a Forager.”

This is no ordinary garden guide; here, the land is your canvas, and weedy plants are your palette. Forget meticulous designs and ordered beds—this is the realm of foragers, where the magic of stewarding the land becomes the art of crafting a garden from the unexpected.

Step into a world reminiscent of the Thousand Acre Woods, where each nook and cranny holds the promise of discovery. Hunt for rocks like Christopher Robin, and meander down paths where heffalumps might tread. But this is more than a whimsical journey; it’s a call to create, to make, and to revel in the wonders of nature.

In this enchanting garden, sustainability is the guiding principle. Invasive vines and plants aren’t enemies; they’re ingredients for delectable meals and the raw materials for garden structures that defy convention. It’s a place where wildlife thrives, and each leaf tells a story of ingenuity and harmonious coexistence.

Explore where the traditional rules of gardening are tossed aside, and the joy of creation is found in the untamed beauty of the unseen garden. Prepare to be captivated, inspired, and forever changed by the magic that unfolds when you cultivate the extraordinary from the ordinary.

  • This is my kind of garden. It uses cast off branches, logs, and stones, and celebrates nature in all its deliciousness.

    Mads Refslund, co-founder NOMA, chef-owner Ilis, Brooklyn

  • “This eloquent work moves seamlessly between the practical and the experiential. It is a must read for anyone who seeks to become more intimate with the land on which they live.”

    Larry Weaner, co-author of Garden Revolution: How Our Landscapes Can be a Source of Environmental Change

  • “I love this book. After reading this I saw my garden in a completely new light and began to see the bounty the land is offering and the invitation for me to engage more deeply than I have before.”

    Bryan Thompson-Nowak, Director of Education, Morris Arboretum, University of Pennsylvania

  • Through moving words, Tama brings the reader into an inspired world of wild gardens, food, and ecosystems. While her hard-earned wisdom and methods are practical instructions for anyone interested, her stories are also transformative reads for anyone wishing to reconnect with the natural world, even from the heart of an urban city.

    Junghyun Park “JP”, chef-owner Atomix, Atoboy, Naro