Do Something Wild
Want to learn how to identify and safely forage for wild edible plants? Check out these top five resources, which include comprehensive guides, online databases, and communities where you can get help and advice from experienced foragers. From field guides to detailed descriptions and illustrations, these resources will help you learn about the many delicious and nutritious plants that can be found in the wild.
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When foraging for wild edible plants and mushrooms safety is very important. Here are a few tips to help keep you safe while foraging.
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Foraging for wild foods can be a fun and rewarding outdoor activity. However it’s important to know how to prepare these ingredients safely and deliciously. Here are three easy ways to turn your foraged finds into tasty meals: There are many ways to enjoy your wild foraged foods including teas, seasonings, wines, and even making wild edible marmalades. No matter which method you choose it’s important to properly identify and clean your foraged ingredients before cooking them. This will help ensure that you’re not accidentally consuming any poisonous plants or animals. With a little bit of knowledge and creativity, you can turn your foraged finds into delicious and nourishing meals.
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When foraging edible plants and edible mushrooms the first time the vast number of them can be overwhelming. As I have mentioned before, the best way to get started is to pick a select few that you feel comfortable identifying and begin there. As you search for those edible plants and/or mushrooms be sure to photograph other discoveries that you make and try to identify them later using the web and your resources. Similar to what you forage you should start out with one or two good field guides to use for identification. As you forage more you will inevitably pick up more and more resources. Often, I am asked what books and field guides I use when identifying wild[…]
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Foraging for wild edible plants brings endless joy: time outdoors, the thrill of discovery, and the satisfaction of finding new, edible species. But when foraging unfamiliar plants, caution is key to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. On a recent urban stealth camping trip, I came across a plant that resembled purslane at first glance. Its stem looked familiar, but the leaves seemed off. Intrigued, I photographed the plant from all angles and submitted it to an online plant identification forum. After some back and forth, one user suggested it might be Lythrum portula, also known as water-purslane. Further research confirmed this identification. Lythrum portula, a flowering plant in the loosestrife family, is native to Europe and has spread to[…]
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