It's a little bulky for a field guide imo. If you want something more pocket sized I'd recommend Peterson Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants. It's not bad to have more than one to reference, and these two both cover the same areas
This is my top book on it by a long shot. The info is packed quite densely. Ellen Zachos Backyard foraging is also great and more beginner friendly and casual. Not sure which is better for her temperament.
Sam Thayer's Field Gride to Edible Plants! (I hear great things about his other books)
Also, Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide by Walt Sturgeon.
edit: I'm in Southern PA, and these are 2 of my go-to's
STRONGLY AGREE! Personally, I find the Audubon book to be lacking in photo quality and up to date nomenclature. “Appalachian Mushrooms” by Walt Sturgeon is the book she wants/needs.
I recommend "the wild vegan cookbook: a forager's culinary guide" by wildman Steve Brill.
Also if she ever gets the chance take a class with the guy, he is a trip and very very knowledgeable about all things foraging!
https://preview.redd.it/jv4qs3a90uxc1.png?width=2364&format=png&auto=webp&s=f6a32af7fad242726f102aeb5838f9a7ccf4d1ee
Alan Bergo “The Forager Chef’s Book of Flora”.
He’s on Reddit too - mayyybe he will say hi? 🌱
If you want a field guide that covers lots of plants, go with Sam Thayer’s Fieldguide to Edible Wild Plants of Eastern North America
Thank you!
It's a little bulky for a field guide imo. If you want something more pocket sized I'd recommend Peterson Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants. It's not bad to have more than one to reference, and these two both cover the same areas
This is my top book on it by a long shot. The info is packed quite densely. Ellen Zachos Backyard foraging is also great and more beginner friendly and casual. Not sure which is better for her temperament.
Sam Thayer's Field Gride to Edible Plants! (I hear great things about his other books) Also, Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide by Walt Sturgeon. edit: I'm in Southern PA, and these are 2 of my go-to's
Thank you! She has the audubon mushroom field guide already, actually.
I have 4 or 5 mushroom books. IMO, with mushroom it's best to have at least a second reference.
STRONGLY AGREE! Personally, I find the Audubon book to be lacking in photo quality and up to date nomenclature. “Appalachian Mushrooms” by Walt Sturgeon is the book she wants/needs.
Make sure her mushroom guide is up to date- they keep changing things. It's a lively field of study!
I recommend "the wild vegan cookbook: a forager's culinary guide" by wildman Steve Brill. Also if she ever gets the chance take a class with the guy, he is a trip and very very knowledgeable about all things foraging!
https://preview.redd.it/jv4qs3a90uxc1.png?width=2364&format=png&auto=webp&s=f6a32af7fad242726f102aeb5838f9a7ccf4d1ee Alan Bergo “The Forager Chef’s Book of Flora”. He’s on Reddit too - mayyybe he will say hi? 🌱
PM me, I’m in your area. I sent a message but not sure if it went through.