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Foraging in North America: The Top 12 Plants to Seek Out

(Spiral bound)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Foraging in North America: The Top 12 Plants to Seek Out

Contributors:

By (Author) Tom Anderson

ISBN:

9781591938323

Publisher:

Adventure Publications, Incorporated

Imprint:

Adventure Publications, Incorporated

Publication Date:

27th August 2019

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Other Subjects:

Active outdoor pursuits

Dewey:

581.63097

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Spiral bound

Number of Pages:

32

Dimensions:

Width 109mm, Height 190mm

Weight:

113g

Description

Learn to identify, collect, and prepare wild edibles!

Step into your backyard, garden, or nearby green space, and harvest an abundance of free, nutritious, and organic greens, tubers, and fruits. Foraging in North America introduces you to 12 widely accessible wild plants that can be gathered safely. Compared to cultivated garden plants, these wild edibles require no care, are hardier, and are amazing sources of nutrients.

Throughout much of our history, wild plants were the mainstay of human diets. They were rich in micronutrients, vitamins, and minerals that nurtured good health and strong immune systems. Foraging in North America is a simple guide that introduces readers to those foodsincluding such overlooked superfoods as dandelions, lambs quarters, and nettles. Learn how to find and identify those wild edibles and more, while avoiding toxic or inedible look-alikes. Expert forager Tom Anderson also shares tips on best practices for collecting and even some ideas on how to prepare your finds for the table, based on 30 years of experience. The easy-to-use information is accessible for everyone from beginners to experts.

Foraging is also an excellent family activity. It helps children to learn about the natural world while simultaneously giving them the satisfaction of contributing to the household. Bring this photo-illustrated quick guide on your next outing. Its pocket-sized format makes it easy to tuck into a daypack, camping cook kit, or glove compartment.

Author Bio

For nearly 30 years, Tom Anderson was a professional naturalist and Director of the Lee and Rose Warner Nature Center near Marine on St. Croix. He is the author of the following titles: Learning Nature by a Country Road, Black Bear: Seasons of the Wild, and Things That Bite: The Truth About Critters That Scare People. He is a native of North Branch, Minnesota.

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