Foraging New England

From beach peas to serviceberries, hen of the woods to Indian cucumber, ostrich ferns to sea rocket, this guide uncovers the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the Northeast. Helpfully organized by environmental zone, the book is an authoritative guide for nature lovers, outdoorsmen, and gastronomes.

Publisher Marketing: New England's diverse geography overflows with edible plant and animal species. Through the seasons, this forager's paradise offers a continually changing list of wild, harvestable treasures. From Beach Peas to Serviceberries, Lamb's-Quarters to Lady's Thumb, Hen of the Woods to Mugworts, Foraging New England guides you to the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the Northeast.Organized by environmental zone, this valuable reference guide will help you identify and appreciate the wild bounty of New England. Inside you'll find: detailed descriptions of edible plants and animals; tips on finding, preparing, and using foraged foods; a glossary of botanical terms; eighty-seven color photos.Use Foraging New England as a field guide or as a delightful armchair read. No matter what you're looking for, be it the curative Heal-All or tasty Purslane, this guide will enhance your next backpacking trip or easy stroll around the garden, and may just provide some new favorites for your dinner table. Biographical Note : The versatile Tom Seymour is a professional natuarlist and writer best known for his award-winning newpaper columns and magazine articles abou the outdoor life. His videos and workshops have taught New Englanders about the joys of foraging for more than a decade. A native of Waldo, Maine and expert angler, Tom is also a master of the bagpipes. His previous Falcon books include Fishing Maine, Birding Maine, and Hiking Maine . Review Quotes : I agree with the author that New England is a forager's paradise. His book is a testimony to this, over-flowing with 160 useful plants. His herb walks must be interesting since this is a fun read with its tips from experience, how his grandfather used herbs, and interesting factoids. Like a true forager, Seymour organizes it according to where plants are found, such as streams, woods, swamps, or seashore, making it easy to compare plants of the same terrain. Each edible has simple preparation advice with most eaten raw or cooked and salted. Medicinal properties are mentioned, but wild edibles take the stage here. Burdock (Arctium lappa) only has its edibility discussed. A naturalist, Seymour teaches foraging classes and writes books on Maine's mushrooms and berries-- "American Herb Association Quarterly Newsletter" Publisher Marketing : From beach peas to serviceberries, hen of the woods to Indian cucumber, ostrich ferns to sea rocket, Foraging New England guides the reader to the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the Northeast. Helpfully organized by environmental zone, the book is an authoritative guide for nature lovers, outdoorsmen, and gastronomes.

Format: Paperback | Pages: 264 | Publication Date: 2020-04-24