Foraging as a Way of Life: A Year-Round Field Guide to Wild Plants

Reconnect with nature and nourish your family year-round. Foraging as a Way of Life helps you to safely identify, harvest, and prepare wild edible plants every season, turning everyday walks into meals from the land.

What You'll Learn 

• Year-round foraging made easy -- Discover five edible plants each month, from roots and nuts to berries and mushrooms, for a full year of seasonal, local eating.
• Confidence in plant and mushroom identification -- Vibrant photos and detailed descriptions help you safely distinguish edible species and avoid lookalikes.
• Practical, delicious recipes -- Make rosehip soup, pan-fried dandelion flowers, birch-bark cookies, chicory chocolate bars, and more.
• Sustainable and ethical harvesting -- Learn to forage responsibly, protect habitats, and honor Indigenous and ecological knowledge.
• Hands-on connection to nature -- Ideal for gardeners, hikers, families, and anyone wanting to live lightly on the land while increasing food security.

With a foreword by ethnobotanist Nancy Turner, this beautifully illustrated guide blends herbal wisdom, practical foraging skills, and a deep appreciation for the natural world.

Shortlisted for the 2025 Taste Canada Awards: Culinary Narratives. 

Start your foraging journey today and transform local fields and forests into a nourishing, sustainable pantry for your family and community.