When I mention food in the wilderness, I don't mean hunting and trapping, I'm talking about foraging. Mother nature has a ridiculous amount of gifts to offer. If you know which ones to accept, you are in for a wonderful treat from the plant world. But it takes experience to know how and where to hunt for your desired plant species.
I LOVE scavenging for wild edibles! No matter the season, my family and I are hunting and harvesting some thing from the wild. Having the ability to not only explore the wild, but harness it for good, delicious use is a heart warming and soul finding activity. The plants, fruits, nuts, and
(most importantly) mushrooms are good for your soul when scavenging, but the nutritious value is good for your body. Either way it's a win/win situation, in my opinion.
The grocery store could never supply the same adventure as foraging for wild foods. I don't understand why people even go to the grocery store in the summer! Unless you're craving tropical things, all your costs can be cut by growing or searching for what freely sprouts in the ground! It's so rewarding to find it on your own, and to know it's pesticide and hormone is an obvious bonus.
Before you get lost in the wild, I recommend you scavenge before hand! It's always nice to have something which will fill up your belly after a long hike! Also, you always have to be careful when scavenging to prevent confusion with a species potentially poison. If you're ready to harness the natural world around you, be sure to grab some books which can help you identify your wild finds! Go and explore!
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I remember when I was younger at my cottage we have a rasberry bush and my brother and I loved picking our own rasberries, they were so much better than anything bought in the store. I actually didn't know dandelions were edible, so that was interesting to learn!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I'd take my chances with wild plants.So many of them are either poisonous or can't be digested by people. When you go scavenging do you consult some kind of nature guide?
ReplyDeleteRaspberries are so easy to grow! You should try planting some in your garden for next year!:)
ReplyDeleteI'd recommend ALWAYS having a guide with you. Guides usually have photos which can help you compare your discoveries to properly identify them. But don't be afraid of the unknown, you just have to get familiar with what you're searching for. Seriously, it's totally worth learning!!!