Backyard Foraging

Discover edible plants right in your own backyard with this enlightening guide to foraging.

There’s food growing everywhere! You’ll be amazed by how many of the plants you see each day are actually nutritious edibles.

Ideal for first-time foragers, this book features edible weeds, flowers, mushrooms, and ornamental plants typically found in urban and suburban neighborhoods.

Full-color photographs make identification easy, while tips on common plant locations, pesticides, pollution, and dangerous flora make foraging as safe and simple as stepping into your own backyard.

"Suddenly a walk through the garden becomes a treasure hunt." ―Daniel Klein, founder of The Perennial Plate

Ellen Zachos is an expert forager and longtime foraging instructor. She is the author of six books, including The Wildcrafted Cocktail and Backyard Foraging. She is co-host of the Plantrama podcast and can be found online at backyardforager.com.