California Foraging - (Regional Foraging) by Judith Larner Lowry (Paperback)

About the Book

Part of the Timber Press Regional Foraging book series, this is for foragers in the diverse climates of California.

Book Synopsis

"This book is an excellent deep dive into California's wild edibles, revealing a real affection for and intimate familiarity with our state's flora." --Iso Rabins, founder of ForageSF

California offers a veritable feast for foragers, and with Judith Larner Lowry as your trusted guide you will learn how to safely find and identify an abundance of delicious wild plants. The plant profiles in California Foraging include clear, color photographs, identification tips, guidance on how to ethically harvest, and suggestions for eating and preserving. A handy seasonal planner details which plants are available during every season. Thorough, comprehensive, and safe, this is a must-have for foragers in the Golden State.

From the Back Cover

A passionate wild foods and native plants expert, Judith Larner Lowry tracks down local varieties and traditions. Along the way she shows you what to look for, when and where to look, and how to gather in a responsible way.

• An A to Z guide for foraging year-round
• Detailed information for safe identification
• Suggestions for sustainable harvesting and wild food gardens
• Tips on preparation and use

Review Quotes

"This book is a triumphant celebration of California's flora through gathering: a call to our species to see, touch, smell, taste, and tend the wild through the seasons. Lowry deeply inspires us to honor our hunter-gatherer ancestors, and build the foundation of a new indigenousness with the land." --M. Kat Anderson, author of Tending the Wild

"This book is an excellent deep dive into California's wild edibles, revealing a real affection for and intimate familiarity with our state's flora." --Iso Rabins, founder of ForageSF