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

by Mikaela Cannon

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A seasonal guide to edible wild plants

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  • Award recognition

    Shortlisted for the 2025 Taste Canada Awards: Culinary Narratives

    Shortlisted in the 2025 Taste Canada Awards, Culinary Narratives category.

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A seasonal guide to edible wild plants

Organized around the calendar, Mikaela Cannon’s field guide introduces five edible plants for each month, spanning roots, nuts, berries, and mushrooms. Identification details and photographs support the practical work of distinguishing edible species from lookalikes, while recipes show ways to bring gathered ingredients into the kitchen. The guide also addresses responsible harvesting, habitat protection, and Indigenous and ecological knowledge, placing foraging within a broader relationship to local landscapes. Its year-round structure connects plant identification, food preparation, and environmental care in one hands-on reference.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • For beginning or experienced foragers interested in seasonal plant identification.
  • For gardeners, hikers, and families who want practical ideas for using locally gathered foods.
  • For readers interested in ethical harvesting and habitat protection.

Themes

Seasonal foragingWild plant identificationCooking with gathered foodsSustainable harvestingEcological knowledge

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Book overview

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.

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