Edible Wild Plants for Beginners - Rachel Smith - Bog

Have you ever looked at a plant and wondered if it was edible? Have you ever picked berries from stray bushes or plucked fresh fruit from the trees? Did you ever look at luscious berries and fruit in the wild but were skeptical about whether they were edible or not? Did you come across people who were searching for prized mushrooms in the woods? Have you ever thought of foraging? If yes, this is the perfect book for you.

Agriculture wasn't introduced until a couple of thousands of years ago. Nowadays, we cannot even imagine a world where agriculture doesn't exist. So, what did our ancestors do before the first seeds of agriculture were sown? They relied on nature to obtain sustenance. For the majority of human history, we survived only due to hunting and gathering. That said, fire wasn't always available, and meat couldn't be obtained all the time. In such instances, the only means of survival for our ancestors was to gather natural foods. They used natural foods found in the wild to nourish their bodies and to heal themselves too. They did all this through foraging.

Foraging is used as a form of sustenance only by a few societies these days. However, the act of forging itself is neither lost nor unsatisfying. Even in modern society and the concrete jungle most of us live in, foraging is still possible. From herbs and edible flowers to mushrooms, plants, and other natural elements, there's plenty available from nature. All you need to do is look. Foraging has several benefits. It's not only a relaxing activity, but it's a means to unplug from the hectic lifestyles most of us lead these days. It's also a great way to bond with your family and teach young ones about nature. Apart from that, foraging helps build a better relationship with nature.