Midwest Foraging 115 Wild and Flavorful Edibles from Burdock to Wild Peach

by Rose, Lisa M.

• ISBN13: 9781604695311
• ISBN10: 1604695315
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2015-06-24
• Publisher: Timber Press

Summary

“This full color guide makes foraging accessible for beginners and is a reliable source for advanced foragers.” —Edible Chicago

The Midwest offers a veritable feast for foragers, and with Lisa Rose as your trusted guide you will learn how to safely find and identify an abundance of delicious wild plants. The plant profiles in Midwest Foraging include clear, color photographs, identification tips, guidance on how to ethically harvest, and suggestions for eating and preserving. A handy seasonal planner details which plants are available during every season. Thorough, comprehensive, and safe, this is a must-have for foragers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and North Dakota.   
 

Author Biography

Lisa M. Rose is an herbalist and forager with a background in anthropology and a professional focus on community health. Her interest in ethnobotany and herbal medicine has taken her to study plants, people, health, and their connection to place internationally. Rose leads foraging plant walks and teaches classes on edible and medicinal wild plants. She forages for her own family, herbal apothecary, and community herbalism practice.