Native Americans have long survived off the land of Idaho's plains and mountain-lands. The many species of trees, bushes and plants throughout the state have provided them with food, medicine and shelter. Whether for survival, curiosity or just for fun, this book will walk you through identifying and utilizing Idaho's natural wonders. If disaster strikes, this book is a must-have; you will be able to confidently walk through Urban areas or the deep wilderness and possess much of the knowledge and skill the Native Americans used to survive.

Native Americans have long survived off the land of Northern Idaho's plains, coasts and mountain-lands. The many species of trees, bushes and plants throughout the state have provided them with food, medicine and shelter. Whether for survival, curiosity or just for fun, this book will walk you through identifying and utilizing Northern Idaho's natural wonders. If disaster strikes, this book is a must-have; you will be able to confidently walk through urban areas or the deep wilderness and possess much of the knowledge and skill the Native Americans used to survive.

More than 5,000 flowering plants make their home in Texas, and the uses of these plants are generally unknown to many people. Less than one hundred years ago, plants were the source of most medicines, fibers, cosmetics, and dyes. Now, many of these products are made synthetically from petroleum derivatives. Native Americans relied on wild plants for thousands of years -- for food, clothing, shelter, and medicines. Early pioneers of Texas and the Southwest soon learned of the many benefits plants provided.

From acacia to wild grape, Foraging California guides the reader to the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the Golden State. Helpfully organized by plant families, with detailed information on locations, the book is an authoritative guide for nature lovers, outdoorsmen, and gastronomes.

How much do you know about which wild plants you can eat, and which ones you should avoid? This information is absolutely essential if you’re foraging, or if you find yourself lost and need to find something to eat to survive. Perhaps you are interested in learning more about how to identify, gather, and prepare edible wild plants. Maybe you’re thinking about setting out on a journey—one that will require you to forage as part of your expedition. You want to make sure you know everything you possibly need, so you don’t eat the wrong thing and get the most out of every wild plant you can eat. Or perhaps you have never been confident to plan this sort of trip before, because you don't have enough knowledge. Well, that won’t be an issue any longer!Foraging in the Pacific Northwest is the complete beginner’s guide to preparing and eating edible wild plants. No clue how to identify and gather edible wild plants? It doesn’t matter if you have some experience or no experience in foraging—this book will teach you everything you need to know. Our ancestors would forage food as their main way to eat each day. Foraged wild plants made up the majority of their diets. It’s in our history and our blood to be great foragers, and this book will help you tap into that. Over the years, less and less people have taken an interest in foraging, as modern society rarely requires us to do so. But, as we become more environmentally conscious, and more people are looking to get back to nature in an attempt to reduce the stress that modern life brings, more and more people want to learn about foraging. Inside Foraging in the Pacific Northwest, discover: The types of edible plants in the Pacific Northwest Poisonous plants in the Pacific Northwest A forager’s backpack Safety first: rules to remember Protecting the land: guidelines for ethical foraging How to forage with kids Medicinal uses for foraged plants Water bath and pressure canning Ways to preserve your harvest Recipes with foraged plants A mini-guide with colored images of plants – make sure to scan the QR code in the book to get access to all the plants in color. And much, much more!