New York and the Adirondacks: A Forager’s Guide to Wild Food, Medicinal Herbs, and Natural Remedies (Where the Wild Plants Grow: Illustrated Foraging Guides) Paperback – March 9, 2026

Finally, a beginner-friendly foraging guide designed specifically for New York and the Adirondacks!Learn to safely identify and harvest 43 profiles (34 edible species + 9 poisonous look-alikes) of wild plants, mushrooms, berries, and nuts with this comprehensive field guide featuring full-color botanical illustrations and detailed safety guidelines.Where the Wild Plants Grow: New York and the Adirondacks is your essential handbook for identifying, harvesting, and using the incredible wild plants that thrive across the Adirondack High Peaks, the fertile Hudson Valley, the rugged Catskills, and the northern hardwood forests of the Finger Lakes and Great Lakes plain.Whether you are a beginner forager, a nature lover, or someone seeking a deeper connection to traditional plant knowledge, this illustrated foraging book will equip you with the skills you need to safely and sustainably gather wild food and simple herbal remedies.Inside, you will learn:How to safely identify 34 edible wild plantsincluding ramps, ostrich fern fiddleheads, trout lily, spring beauty, hen of the woods, chaga, lowbush blueberry, black raspberry, wild grape, butternut, beechnut, wintergreen, bunchberry, and partridgeberrywith full-color botanical illustrations, concise descriptions, and clear warnings for 9 poisonous look-alikes.Where and when to forage for the best seasonal harvests across the Adirondack boreal forests, Hudson Valley wetlands, Catskill mountain trails, and the Great Lakes shoreline.Beginner-friendly safety guidelines and ethical harvesting practices to protect yourself, local ecosystems, and wildlife; take only what you need.Simple preparation methods for wild foods, teas, syrups, and basic remedies, no complex recipes required.Nutritional and medicinal benefits of each plant to support a healthier, more self-reliant lifestyle, perfect for survival food, natural remedies, or self-sufficient living.This forager's field guide blends Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Indigenous knowledge, folk wisdom, and modern botany to give you a respectful, sustainable approach to wild harvesting. With full-color plant illustrations, clear descriptions, habitat notes, seasonal availability, preparation methods, and critical cautions, this book is a trusted resource you will return to year after year.Perfect for:Beginner and intermediate foragersHomesteaders, preppers, and off-grid living enthusiastsHikers and outdoor lovers exploring New York state forests, the Adirondack Park, and northeastern trailsAnyone interested in wild foods, natural health, and reconnecting with the landLearn how to forage responsibly, nourish your body naturally, and embrace the ancient rhythms of New York's northern seasons.Start your wild food journey today! Read more