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Foraging

An Illustrated Guide to Edible Wild Plants
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Foraging by Cider Mill Press and Aaron Carlson is a comprehensive guide focused on the art of gathering wild, edible plants. Aimed at both novices and experienced foragers, it delves into identifying safe and nutritious flora while also providing tips on sustainable and respectful harvesting practices. The book is perfect for nature enthusiasts interested in exploring and utilising natural resources responsibly.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the world of edible plants and enjoy exploring the outdoors while learning about foraging. This guide offers insights into safely identifying and collecting wild foods, perfect for nature enthusiasts seeking to enhance their understanding of the natural world.

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This beautifully illustrated hardcover is your guide to year-round foraging across North America.

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This beautiful hardcover is your guide to year-round foraging across North America.

Learn the benefits of edible plants and discover lush habitats across the continent with over 100 plant profiles. Each profile includes invaluable information about the plant's habitats and properties to ensure you can properly identify your bounty. With identification and harvesting tips plus medicinal suggestions, you'll become an expert in foraging safety and learn how to avoid deadly look-alikes.

With Foraging, you will discover:

  • Where to find edible plants
  • How and when to harvest each plant
  • Which parts to use and how to prepare them
  • Tips for eating and preserving

Take a walk through the forest, explore your own backyard, and find new wild places. From plants to berries, mushrooms, and nuts, you will become a confident forager with Foraging.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781646433391

Publisher: HarperCollins Focus

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Cider Mill Press Book Publishers LLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 421g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Good ideas ripen with time. From seed to harvest, Cider Mill Press brings fine reading, information, and entertainment together between the covers of its creatively crafted books. Our Cider Mill bears fruit twice a year, publishing a new crop of titles each spring and fall.

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