Step-by-Step Guide to Foraging Edible Wild Plants: The 38 Mountain West Plants You Need to Know

Would you like to do anything other than trawl the mall once again this weekend?

Do the Rocky Mountains and the vast beauty of America's nature call to you?

Maybe it's time to learn a new skill - one that is not only interesting and useful but also immensely satisfying. Foraging to fill your pantry meets a deep-seated need that we all have to hunt, explore, and gather, which has been hardwired into us since the dawn of time.

The westward mountain range has a truly diverse set of options and stunningly magnificent natural areas for you to explore and forage. From forest glades and dells to marshes, riverlands, and deserts, this vast stretch of land provides something for everyone, and many kinds of wild, edible plants to choose from.

Foraging for your own edible wild food does not have to be a risky business at all when you have a reliable reference guide like this one. Getting familiar with a few of the most commonly found plants, roots, fruits, and nuts to be found is all you need for a safe and satisfying foraging experience.

In this well-organized and reliable guide on foraging, you will discover:

• How to forage safely and make sure you harvest the right plant, every time
• What the experts do to test for food safety and edibility
• The most sustainable way to forage in the wild, so that you leave nature as you found it
• What areas you are legally allowed to forage in, and where you may need to apply for a forager's permit
• What season to forage in, for certain types of edibles
• The yummiest wild roots, nuts, seeds, fruits, berries, and mushrooms that you can typically find in this part of the world
• Some everyday (and some less familiar) medicinal herbs, what they can be used for, and how to transform them into health-giving herbal teas, tinctures, and salves
• How to store and preserve your wild harvest to enjoy later at your leisure
• The most delicious, easy-to-follow recipes and tasty treats to make from the bounty you bring back from your nature walks
• How foraging has way many more benefits than just finding wild food to eat

Imagine going out for a nature walk, with your basket swinging over your arm, and coming back with a foraged feast of healthy greens, nuts, berries, and even mushrooms to delight your taste buds in new and delicious ways.

Foraging doesn't have to be a frustrating or confusing experience - with this guide by your side, you already have everything it takes to learn this highly rewarding skill in a matter of no time. Please note the photos are black and white to reduce your costs and help Nature.

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