How Do You Forage For Wild Edibles?
Dandelions, wild roses and mulberries all have something in common. They are all edible in their wild states. Forage for wild edibles with confidence using these tips. Buy a comprehensive field guide to find wild edibles such as a Peterson field guide for wild edibles. Make sure the guide has detailed color photographs (not drawings) to help identify the edibles correctly. Take along an expert in wild edible foraging. Check your local parks for a naturalist who specializes in foraging for wild edibles. Call a local greenhouse in your area to see if they have a naturalist on hand that gives tours for wild edibles. Look for wild edibles in your own back yard. Start in places that haven’t been treated with herbicide spray or any other chemicals. If you have permission, you can check out places other than your own backyard. Find a wild edible group nearby. Contact any local gardening groups to see if they have wild edible foraging experts to give lessons on foraging. Grow your own wild edi