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.

Ralph Waldo Emerson defined a weed as a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. To the wild-plant enthusiast who has discovered the virtues of many plants, there are relatively few weeds. After using this book, you will never again consider lamb's-quarters a weed. Instead, you will nurture it with respect and even encourage its growth in your garden. Edible Wild Plants of Pennsylvania and Neighboring States contains botanically accurate, up-to-date information essential for the identification of more than one hundred delectable wild plants. Each plant entry provides characteristics, habitat, distribution, edible parts, food uses, precautions, and preparation, followed by tasty recipes and interesting remarks about the plant's botanical history. The plants are arranged according to height, with the ground-huggers appearing first and the trees last. Each plant is also cross-referenced by common and scientific names. The authors have written this book with the novice forager in mind, including useful tips on foraging from where to search for food to precautions to take. They also provide a list of toxic look-alikes, a nutrient composition chart, and a glossary of terms.

This comprehensive guide will teach you how to safely and responsibly identify, harvest, and prepare wild edible plants. This book covers all of California's best wild edible plants, from everyday favorites like blackberries and elderberries to lesser-known gems like miner's lettuce.

Key benefits of "Wild Edible Plants of the Pacific Northwest" include: • Comprehensive profiles of wild edibles, complete with photographs, habitat information, and harvesting guidelines. • Expert advice on identification, responsible foraging, and avoiding poisonous look-alikes. • Delicious and nutritious recipes that celebrate the unique flavors of wild foods. • Tips for incorporating wild edibles into your daily meals and creating unforgettable culinary experiences. • An in-depth exploration of the region's diverse ecosystems and the edible treasures they offer. • The satisfaction of connecting with nature and supporting the environment through ethical and sustainable foraging practices. Take your culinary adventures to new heights and experience the unparalleled flavors and textures of the Pacific Northwest's wild edibles. From succulent berries and fragrant herbs to tender greens and earthy mushrooms, the forest, field, and coastal treasures are waiting to be discovered and savored.

Do you love the great outdoors and exploring nature? Are you a fan of healthy, sustainable living? Then get ready to discover the amazing world of wild edibles with Wild Edibles of the West Coast: Foraging Wild Edible Plants of California and the Pacific Northwest. This comprehensive guidebook is packed with everything you need to know to safely and successfully forage wild edibles in the western United States. From identifying edible plants and berries to preparing delicious, nutrient-packed meals, this book has got you covered. Here are just a few of the key benefits of Wild Edibles of the West Coast: Learn how to forage ethically and sustainably for future generations. Identify and harvest over 125 wild edibles, including fruits, berries, herbs, grasses, trees, nuts, seaweed, cacti, and mushrooms. Learn about the nutritional benefits of each wild edible and how to incorporate them into your diet for optimal health. Discover the foraging hotspots, seasons for foraging, and tips for avoiding poisonous plants and harmful environmental factors. Get over 40 recipes for preparing delicious and creative meals using wild edibles, from salads and soups to desserts and drinks. Enjoy stunning photographs of each wild edible, making it easy to identify and appreciate these unique plants in their natural habitat. So, what are you waiting for? Whether you're an experienced forager or a curious beginner, Wild Edibles of the West Coast is the ultimate resource for exploring the natural wonders of California and the Pacific Northwest. With its engaging writing style and expert advice, is sure to inspire and delight anyone who loves nature, healthy living, and delicious food.

The Quick Guide to Wild Edible Plants is a great gift for the beginning naturalist and the perfect addition to every serious forager's library.--Samuel Thayer, author of The Forager's Harvest: A Guide to Identifying, Harvesting, and Preparing Edible Wild Plants "Aiken Standard"

This book presents various aspects of agroforestry research and development, as well as the latest trends in degraded landscape management. Over the last four decades, agroforestry research (particularly on degraded landscapes) has evolved into an essential problem-solving science, e.g. in terms of sustaining agricultural productivity, improving soil health and biodiversity, enhancing ecosystem services, supporting carbon sequestration and mitigating climate change. This book examines temperate and tropical agroforestry systems around the world, focusing on traditional and modern practices and technologies used to rehabilitate degraded lands. It covers the latest research advances, trends and challenges in the utilization and reclamation of degraded lands, e.g. urban and peri-urban agroforestry, reclamation of degraded landscapes, tree-based multi-enterprise agriculture, domestication of high-value halophytes, afforestation of coastal areas, preserving mangroves and much more. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable asset for a broad range of stakeholders including farmers, scientists, researchers, educators, students, development/extension agents, environmentalists, policy/decision makers, and government and non-government organizations.

This revised and expanded edition of mushroom expert Bill Russell’s popular Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic provides both novice and experienced mushroom foragers with detailed, easy-to-use information about more than one hundred species of these fungi, including twenty-five varieties not found in the previous guide. From the Morel to the Chanterelle to the aptly named Chicken of the Woods, mushrooms of the mid-Atlantic region can be harvested and enjoyed, if you know where to look. Each entry in this field guide contains a detailed description, current scientific classification, key updates and information from recent studies, and high-quality color photographs to aid in identification. Thoughtfully organized by season, the guide shows you how to locate and identify the most common mushrooms in the region and recognize look-alikes—and explains what to do with edible mushrooms once you’ve found them. Featuring over one hundred full-color illustrations and distilling Russell’s fifty years of experience in hunting, studying, and teaching about wild mushrooms, Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic is an indispensable reference for curious hikers, amateur biologists, adventurous chefs, and mycophiles of all stripes.