Sunday, August 29, 2010

What is the best wild food gathering book?

What is the best wild food gathering book you have read?I think this is next on my list but not sure which is best.Opinions?

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  1. That's a very good question! I'll be interested as to the suggestions you get. Something we all should have!

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  2. Hey Jim,I have heard of many but I am hoping folks can help us weed out the junk.

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  3. That's kinda a tough one.. mainly because it is a regional thing.. and also because there are off the beaten path plants that *can* be eaten, but may not be something you'd want to eat. Also.. mushrooms tend to be separate for good reason.

    So there isn't just 1 that covers it all.

    Here is a link you may find helpful as it does as well cover some lesser known edibles.. still it comes down to your ability to identify and know how to use what.

    http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/faminefoods/ff_home.html

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  4. If you want a book, here is a review I did on an excellent one:

    http://newdawnsurvival.com/blog5/2010/07/25/the-foragers-harvestsamuel-thayer/

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  5. DW,thanks! I will check it out.

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