Foraging is a deeply human pursuit. Through all of history, we have looked to the land to sustain and delight us. It fulfills a basic need to be one with Nature: to go out into it, and to take it, literally, into ourselves. Foraging grounds us to the natural world that is just outside our doorstep. It offers us a connection to the earth that we may have left behind. Our fast-paced society favors supermarkets and convenience. Recently, foraging has grown in popularity. Every day, more and more people enjoy its many benefits. These include food, flavoring, and medicine. When we forage, we reduce our carbon footprint. Huge cargo ships, freight trains and lorries, waste precious energy and rid produce of its freshness. The forager is self-reliant, energy-efficient and waste-free. A treasure trove of berries, mushrooms, herbs, nuts, flowers and so much more is right outside.

Are you searching for a thrilling and informative outdoor activity? Do you want to discover more about the broad, medicinal, and edible wild plants that thrive in the Pacific Northwest? Then, stay with me for a memorable foraging adventure! Foraging for wild edible plants is a long-standing method of procuring food from nature's abundance. It is not only a fun and informative experience, but it can also avail you with a sustainable and unlimited supply of nourishment. Whether you're a novice looking to gain confidence in the basics of foraging wild plants or a seasoned foraging enthusiast seeking to hone your skills, this practical guidebook has you covered. It features essential information on plant identification, health, and safety precautions, ethical foraging practices, handy tips and tricks, and detailed profiles of common edible plants in the pacific northwest region. By the time you are done reading this foraging field guide, you'll be comfortable and knowledgeable enough to forage edible wild plants in your very own backyard and the wild. And with the abundance of wild foods at your disposal, you would be able to whip up delicious and healthy meals in no time. Below is a sneak peek of what is discussed in this book; 1. Sustainable and ethical foraging practices you should observe. 2. Tips on adhering to the practice of safe foraging 3. Detailed information on common wild edibles native to the Pacific Northwest, with visuals to aid identification. 4. The ideal habitat for cultivating wild edibles. 5. When and how to harvest wild edible plants, including processing wild edibles for storage. 6. Delicious and healthy recipes you can prepare at home from a collection of your harvested wild edibles, both for food and medicinal purposes. And so much more… With this comprehensible guidebook, any beginner or experienced forager can confidently launch into the wild to harvest healthy wild edibles safely and effectively. All you need is rapt and careful attention as you flip through the pages of this field guide. So, what more are you still holding out for? Get started RIGHT NOW by grabbing a copy of this book.

Your bar tab doesn’t have to break the bank. Learn how to grow, forage, and brew your way to good spirits with the same amount of helpful facts and fun that stirred the moonshine craze! A single cocktail can cost you $15 in a bar or restaurant. But home brewer and self-sufficiency expert Andy Hamilton can show you how easy and economical it can be to make simple hop brews, exquisite wines, and delicious infused spirits—all from easily grown or foraged ingredients. Booze for Free shares a wealth of valuable information, including: • Home-brewing 101 • How to turn your garden into a drinker’s paradise • Where and how to forage with success • How to make more than 100 delicious drinks to your preferred taste and strength--quickly, cheaply and with minimum fuss • And more! For readers who love THE DRUNKEN BOTANIST, a guide to making delicious (and inexpensive!) beverages at home.

This book has something for everyone, from the Wood Sorrel's tangy leaves to the Allegheny Blackberry. Each plant entry includes a description, identifying features, and tips on harvesting and preparation. Plus, with recipes ranging from Beach Plum Jelly to Dandelion Tea, you'll always have ideas for how to use your foraged finds.

Many North American plants have characteristics that are especially promising for creating varieties needed to expand food production, and there are excellent prospects of generating new economically competitive crops from these natives. The inadequacy of current crops to meet the food demands of the world’s huge, growing population makes the potential of indigenous North American food plants even more significant. These plants can also generate crops that are more compatible with the ecology of the world, and many also have inherent health benefits. Presenting detailed scholarship, a thoroughly accessible style, and numerous entertaining anecdotes, North American Cornucopia: Top 100 Indigenous Food Plants is a full-color book dedicated to the most important 100 native food plants of North America north of Mexico that have achieved commercial success or have substantial market potential. The introductory chapter reviews the historical development of North American indigenous crops and factors bearing on their future economic success. The rest of the book consists of 100 chapters, each dedicated to a particular crop. The book employs a user-friendly chapter format that presents the material in sections offering in-depth coverage of each plant. The first section of each chapter provides information on the scientific and English names of the plants, followed by a section on the geography and ecology of the wild forms, accompanied by a map showing the North American distribution. A section entitled "Plant Portrait" comprises a basic description of the plant, its history, and its economic and social importance. This is followed by "Culinary Portrait," concerned with food uses and culinary vocabulary. The chapters then provide an analysis of the economic future of each crop, discuss notable and interesting scientific or technological observations and accomplishments, and present extensive references.

EXCLUSIVE EXTRA CONTENTS WITH QR CODE INSIDE: -Foraging Fundamentals Video Series - Dive into 4 immersive online video courses, each tailored to a key aspect of foraging, from plant identification to ethical harvesting techniques. -Digital Forager's Companion Kit - Equip yourself with a digital forager kit checklist, ensuring you're always prepared for your foraging adventures. -Mobile Foraging Assistant Apps - Gain access to 5 supportive mobile apps, available for both iOS and Android, designed to guide and enhance your foraging experience at every step. Are you tired of eating only industrial foods but don't trust collecting plants in nature? Learn how to recognize them easily to live in harmony with the environment without risking intoxication! If you would like to embark on this healthy and ethical lifestyle choice, I advise you to learn only from those who can provide you with scientific and exact information. Until a few years ago, I lived between home, work, and the supermarket shelves filling my house with packaged foods that were slowly ruining my health. My life changed dramatically when a trusted and experienced friend asked me to accompany him to pick some wild herbs he was looking for (which I thought I could only find in the supermarket, to be honest). During our research, he showed a passion that pushed me to learn about this new world by delving deeper with teachings from expert foragers to the point where I could find everything I needed directly from the producer: nature! With this guide, I want to pass on all the passion and experience I have accumulated over the years so that you, too, will become an expert researcher of edible plants safely and quickly. Here is a taste of what you will find in this guide: -BECOMING A FORAGER: Discover the most ethical way to wildcraft your food! You'll learn to use the right tools to search and harvest wild plants in the right season and place. All while respecting nature. -EDIBLE PLANTS ENCYCLOPEDIA: You'll recognize all edible wild plants thanks to their identikits with pictures, descriptions, and tips on using and preserving them (both as food and other preparations). -POISONOUS PLANTS? NO THANKS: Don't jeopardize your or your family's health! Thanks to the protocol for recognizing toxic plants and the universal test for edibility, you won't take any chances. -PLANT USE AND PRESERVATION: Some wild plants can be consumed as raw food, but why stop there? You'll discover a plethora of preparations you can make: from teas to tinctures and salves (with tips on how to preserve them). And so much more! If you want to break free from prepackaged foods by embracing a lifestyle in harmony with nature, then it's time to find all the information you need in the most comprehensive guide to edible plants. Click "Buy Now" and learn all the secrets of these plants

Arizona is a diverse area from the Colorado Plateau to the lowland basin and range areas of the Sonoran desert. Foraging Arizona addresses all the traditional plants from mesquite, amaranth, and cactus fruits, to the common urban weeds such as purslane, mallow, and lambs quarter. You'll learn about the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of Arizona. Organized by botanical families with a helpful guide to the environmental zone, this is an authoritative guide for nature lovers and gastronomes. Use Foraging Arizona as a field guide or as a delightful armchair read. No matter what you're looking for, whether it’s history of how native plants were used or how you can forage some of your meals at home or on hiking trips, this guide will enhance your next backpacking trip or easy stroll around the garden. Inside you'll find: Detailed descriptions of edible plants Tips on finding, preparing, and using foraged foods A glossary of botanical terms Full-color photos

Chin, who writes the "Wild Edibles" column for the New York Times, goes looking for love, blackberries, and wild garlic in this wildly uneven, yet warmly exhilarating memoir. Trekking through Central Park and other urban beaten paths and backyards, Chin leads us on a journey of discovery as she searches for the tender shoots poking through cement cracks and hardy wild plants resisting winter's bite.--

“This full color guide makes foraging accessible for beginners and is a reliable source for advanced foragers.” —Edible Chicago The Midwest offers a veritable feast for foragers, and with Lisa Rose as your trusted guide you will learn how to safely find and identify an abundance of delicious wild plants. The plant profiles in Midwest Foraging include clear, color photographs, identification tips, guidance on how to ethically harvest, and suggestions for eating and preserving. A handy seasonal planner details which plants are available during every season. Thorough, comprehensive, and safe, this is a must-have for foragers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and North Dakota.