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January 16, 2011
I'd like to recommend a few of the resources that I have found invaluable in learning about edible plants.
Green Deane hosts a youtube series called Eat The Weeds. His channel has more than 100 videos on various edible plants. He is based out of Florida, but a good number of the plants he discusses are very common throughout the US. His channel is located at youtube.com/user/EatTheWeeds
I highly recommend the book, "The Forager's Harvest" by Samuel Thayer. It is chock full of wonderful information on a multitude of plants. He does an excellent job discussing uses and harvesting/storage techniques. I have a few other books and field guides, but none compares to that one.
Does anyone have any recommendations?
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Books
— Jan 17, 2011
The one I am using is called Edible Wild Plants. Its a field guide but pretty good. What I like about it is that it is divided up into seasons and includes areas of the country where plants are commonly found. Its my first and so far I am happy with it.
Happy foraging.
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Elias and Dykeman?
— Jan 17, 2011
Is it the Elias and Dykeman guide? That's the first one that I used. It's got a great selection of plants and is very useful for getting an idea of what a particular species is used for.
"The planet is asleep and it's the fault of musicians who are untrue to themselves." -Sun Ra
Elias and Dykeman
— Jan 19, 2011
Yes it is the one by them. It is my first book as well. I find it very informative and easy to use.
Peace
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Plant Spirit Healing
— Jan 18, 2011
I just picked up Plant Spirit Healing: A guide to working with plant consciousness, by Pam Montgomery. I've only read a dozen or so pages, but it seems like a fascinating read. Its not directly about foraging, but it goes into great detail about the healing powers of certain plants and how to engage with the plants spirit. I'd recommend checking out these Amazon reviews below if your interested.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591430771/ref=s9_wishx_gw_p14_d6_i2?pf...
I took your advice and have
— Mar 11, 2011
I took your advice and have been watching the Green Dean vids.. I LOVE this guy!!!!! Thanks for turning me onto him!
I just got : EDIBlE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF THE WEST
— Aug 23, 2011
great book here!
it is tough to find a book that combines both edible & medicinal plants, so this was a good choice for me on the west coast
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