Mariner Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants

An excellent book - full of information

There is good reason for the popularity of this book. The author gives good descriptions of a large variety of plants, when they are in season, where to find them, how to use them, and when to avoid them. he also clearly warns of some look-a-likes that could harm you if you got them confused. It is easy to look up a plant based off of the location, the type of leaf, the colour of the flower, etc in this book and it is a great book for those just getting into gathering wild edibles. If I could only have one book on the topic this would likely be the one.

A practical and informative guide to identifying and using common wild edible plants. With clear photos and helpful tips, it's perfect for beginners interested in foraging and natural foods.

Overall, this is a great book. At least, it's a great place to start and learn about the different plants. There's a few things I would have done differently if I was making the book, but we all have our preferences. As stated in the title, this is a field guide, and it's just that, for use in the field. However, when educating yourself on these various plants, use the internet to further your research. Start by learning about one plant you have in your area, and go through the process of processing it for use. This helps you learn better. I selected dandelion roots for making coffee. My second attempt worked excellent. Wasn't bad at all. You must try it. Look for videos on Youtube, or info on websites for further information for these different plants and there uses. If you learn and work with one plant a week, you'll learn 52 plants in a years time. That's valuable information you can take with you for the rest of your life, and pass down to your children, and so on. It's also a great item for your back pack, or bug out bag. Store it in a waterproof zip lock bag.

This book is the perfect size to take with on a hike and/or foraging adventure. It is easy to read, has detailed pictures, detailed descriptions as well as many local plants as i had hoped/the title suggested. I also like the blank notes pages at the end so that i can note the plants that i’ve seen around and would like to look for. I am very pleased with this purchase.