Curious about foraging? Would you like to add some edible wild plants to your diet? Foraging - Explore Nature's Bounty by Mark "Merriweather" Vorderbruggen may be just what you're looking for. Texan Mark "Merriweather" Vorderbruggen has collected a wealth of information together to help you get started. It's very important to review the opening sections of the book. They include vital information for your health and safety including avoiding toxic environments, testing for reactions, and guidelines for positive plant identification. Almost or close to doesn't count in foraging. The identifications MUST be accurate. To that end, this guide has multiple photos of the target plant through life stages with extensive notes on what to look for, where to find it, the times of year for harvesting, and how to prepare it for a meal. There is also a section of recipes in the back that includes dishes like Prickly Pear Casserole (a cousin of the holiday classic Green Bean Casserole) and lesser-known treats like Honeysuckle Infused Sugar.