A charmingly illustrated pocket guide to cultivating a deep appreciation for nature’s bounty through fruit foraging. When we harvest fruit seasonally, we’re reminded that good things can’t be rushed, and that life’s offerings are best at their peak. In this sweet guide, learn the fundamentals of year-round fruit picking, including:

Where, when, and how to look for fruit

The etiquette of gathering on public land

How to put your haul to good use

Here is a collection of fun, accessible projects, including concocting your own ink or making a delicious fruit leather or syrup. Or, with no planning required, you can simply eat berries straight from the branch on a sunny day. Fruit Harvesting is your permission to savor life’s simple pleasures. With mindful activities sprinkled throughout, Fruit Harvesting is more than a foraging field guide; it is also an invitation to spend more time in nature.