Foraging the Land

A Comprehensive Beginners Guide to Confidently Identify, Harvest and Prepare Enriching Edible Wild Plants

By: Eddie Holden

Narrated by: Todd Weir

Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

Live a sustainable nature-based life–be healthier, wealthier, and wiser by foraging the right way.

Whoever and wherever you are, you are a descendant of foragers. There are plenty of reasons to keep this age-old practice alive today.

The costs of plant-based foods are steadily increasing and will continue to do so.

Also, the negative impact of processed foods and their rising costs have been well documented. The best way to respond to these challenges is to become self-sufficient.

Foraging is a huge part of self-sufficient living.

To make it a rewarding pursuit, you need to equip yourself with the right skills.

That’s why a thoroughly researched guide like this becomes invaluable. You’ll need it if you’re hesitant to forage due to lack of comprehensive information.

In Foraging the Land, you will discover:

• The advantages of foraging for you, the community, and the environment
• Over 50 wild edibles you could get for free, and helpful information on each
• How to confidently distinguish edible plants from harmful ones
• Over 15 poisonous plants, and how to avoid them so you can forage safely
• How to preserve and store foraged edibles to maintain their flavor and nutrients
• Over 30 wild food recipes and how to cook them into mouth-watering, nourishing meals
• And much more

If you’re already adventurous, it’s easy to incorporate foraging into your routine.

You can gather wild edible plants while hiking, walking, or camping.

And it isn’t just about food or saving time every day–it’s also a fantastic bonding opportunity for the entire family.

You’ll upgrade your culinary experience by turning foraged wild edibles into memorable meals.

The benefits go far beyond saving money on groceries–it’s fun, practical, and nourishing.

So if you haven’t started yet, now is the best time to! If you want to discover how to be productive and safe in each foraging exploration you embark on, you’ll want to listen to this audiobook.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Eddie Holden (P)2023 Eddie Holden

Such a Great Resource

I highly recommend this audiobook! The author has written a well researched guide to foraging for edible plants and herbs. As a novice, this book is easily understood and gives practical advice on all aspects. In addition to the easy listening and practical nature of the book, the author provides recipes and uses for the plants recovered. This a well-rounded look into foraging and will definitely be easy to adapt to your life. This is a must listen.

Perfect guide for foraging! A must-listen

This book is a great resource for anyone interested in learning about edible wild plants.
I have learned a ton of new information, particularly informative chapter on identifying poisonous plants and their effects in humans body.
As someone who grew up on a farm, I was surprised to learned so much new information about edible and non-edible plants that the author discusses although some of the plants were familiar to me, I was not aware that they could be foraged.
However, I do think that beginners may find some of the information daunting at first, and may require some additional guidance in the field for your own safety.
I highly recommend.

A comprehensive guide

I highly recommend this book if you want to learn more about foraging and incorporate it into your lifestyle. This well-researched and comprehensive guide provides everything you need to know about foraging, from the benefits and risks to identifying edible plants and avoiding harmful ones. It also includes step-by-step instructions for conducting the Universal Edibility Test, recipes, and tips on preserving and storing foraged edibles.

What I love about this book is that it's written in a clear and concise style that's easy to follow, even for beginners. It's also packed with practical information you can apply immediately, whether you're a city dweller or an avid outdoors enthusiast. So if you want to live a more sustainable and nature-based life, "Foraging the Land" is a must-read. It's a valuable resource that will help you connect with the natural world, save money on groceries, and learn new skills to pass down to future generations.

Strong foraging resource

This audiobook covers every base I could imagine as a beginning forager. It addresses concerns and questions like which plants are poisonous/should be avoided, and what you can expect to find given your climate zone/region. I also appreciated that this guide includes a section on how to prepare these plants/mushrooms as well, which not a lot of other foraging guides have. Looking forward to getting out there and applying my new found knowledge!

I found my new hobby

What an interesting book! I’ve been looking for something to dive into, and this is perfect! The book allows beginners to learn enough to start right away and the narrator does a great job. Totally recommend!

Perfect for Beginner Foragers!

I knew very little about foraging before listening to this audiobook and now I can confidently say that I am ready to get out there and start foraging my own edible plants! I appreciated the education for beginners toward the beginning of the audiobook and learned a lot! For example, wild parsnip is toxic and can irritate your skin and you should avoid plants with umbrella-shaped flowers. I thought the universal edibility test in Chapter 3 was very interesting and a great way to determine if a plant is edible, which is especially helpful for beginners. Something else that is very helpful is the lookalikes for each plant mentioned since some are poisonous and should be avoided at all costs. I loved all the recipes in this audiobook and can't wait to try out the vegan cream of mushroom soup! This audiobook is perfect if you want to start foraging, but need some education and guidance.

Informative and helpful guide!

The cover is what drew me to this book, but the information is just as good. The author's tone is informative and knowledgeable. I loved the section on poisonous plants and the list of all the edible plants you can find in many areas. The section on preservation answered all my questions, and the wild food recipes were unique. Overall really enjoyed listening to this book.

A Great Beginners Guide

I thought this book was awesome, because I grew up in a small town in the woods, but I never learned how to identify the wild edibles that were around me. This book really is perfect for anybody beginning to “forge the land” because it not only goes over several wild edibles, but it also goes over the poisonous ones, gives you plenty of food recipes, and explains how you can easily store them.

Overflowing With Information

I loved how this audiobook was such a great guide to foraging for edible plants and herbs. This was a great listen and I would recommend it to anyone new to or interested in foraging. There is great research content that is communicated so clearly and effectively. I loved the background on plants and learning about how things change with the seasons. The author clearly lays out the pros and cons as well as key points to look for when foraging. This resource is packed full of information that should be utilized by anyone even remotely interested in foraging. Highly recommend!!

Great, and well put together

Very detailed. It seems the author put a lot of work into this book! it tells you great insights on wild food resources. The author has a lot of experience and it is great to pick up his brain on this important topic.