Foraging As a Way of Life : A Year-round Field Guide to Wild Plants

Reconnect with nature and nourish your family year-round. Foraging as a Way of Life helps you to safely identify, harvest, and prepare wild edible plants every season, turning everyday walks into meals from the land.

What You'll Learn

• Year-round foraging made easy — Discover five edible plants each month, from roots and nuts to berries and mushrooms, for a full year of seasonal, local eating.
• Confidence in plant and mushroom identification — Vibrant photos and detailed descriptions help you safely distinguish edible species and avoid lookalikes.
• Practical, delicious recipes — Make rosehip soup, pan-fried dandelion flowers, birch-bark cookies, chicory chocolate bars, and more.
• Sustainable and ethical harvesting — Learn to forage responsibly, protect habitats, and honor Indigenous and ecological knowledge.
• Hands-on connection to nature — Ideal for gardeners, hikers, families, and anyone wanting to live lightly on the land while increasing food security.

With a foreword by ethnobotanist Nancy Turner, this beautifully illustrated guide blends herbal wisdom, practical foraging skills, and a deep appreciation for the natural world.

Shortlisted for the 2025 Taste Canada Awards: Culinary Narratives.

Start your foraging journey today and transform local fields and forests into a nourishing, sustainable pantry for your family and community.

Mikaela Cannon facilitates classes, workshops, and hikes focused on responsible foraging and wildcrafting, and is passionate about passing on to the next generation the skills and knowledge required to harvest and prepare wild foods. She and her family raise chickens, sheep, and vegetables on a small organic farm near Armstrong, Canada.