Download or read book Backyard Explorer s Guide Wild Plants written by Jean-Marc Lord and published by Curious Fox Books. This book was released on 2024-05-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A great field guide for young explorers, including scouts, young outdoor enthusiasts, naturalists, budding botanists and ecologists. Book includes 50 species of wild plants. The wild plants are broken into four categories "World of Plants," "Plants to Avoid," "Plants of the Woods," and "City and Field Plants" and are color coded for easy reference. The plants are identified by its most common name, other common names, and its scientific (Latin) name so there can be no errors in identifying the plant along with a physical description. Any plant that is poisonous is marked as such, and if there are two or more plants in the book that are similar, a table explains their subtle differences.
Download or read book The Plant Hunter s Garden written by Bobby J. Ward and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2004 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this exciting book, some of today's most prolific plant hunters choose the best treasures from their years of collecting. While providing interesting details on the lives and careers of these explorers, the real focus of the book is on the plants themselves — all sumptuously illustrated with stunning photos.
Download or read book Edible Wild Plants written by Thomas S. Elias and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a season-by-season guide to the identification, harvest, and preparation of more than two hundred common edible plants to be found in the wild.
Download or read book The Explorer s Garden written by Daniel J. Hinkley and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes and illustrates a variety of perennials the author has encountered in his travels around the world hunting plants in the wild.
Download or read book Ultimate Explorer Field Guide Wildflowers written by Libby Romero and published by National Geographic Children's Books. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Information about wildflowers for children"--
Download or read book Edible Wild Plants written by Todd Telander and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised and updated, Edible Wild Plants highlights ninety of the most common and sought-after edible plant species in North America. Detailed illustrations and descriptions make it easy to identify plants in your backyard and beyond. Organized by family for easy identification, this is the essential source when you’re out in the field.
Download or read book The Pocket Guide to Edible Wild Plants written by U.S. Department of the Army and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-04-02 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now outdoorsman and survivalists can own this comprehensive and handy guide to edible plants authored by the US Army. Whether you are a stranded soldier, a wilderness hiker, or you just want to know which plants growing in your backyard are edible, this is an invaluable resource. Nothing is more important for the outdoorsman than being prepared to survive in the wild, and the ability to recognize edible plants is an indispensable way to do so. When survival is the chief objective, often plants are one’s best (and only) source of nutrition and medicine. The key is being familiar with their botanical structure, where to find them, and which will provide the most sustenance. Equally as important is knowing which are potentially poisonous or fatal if consumed. This is a full-color reference to plants both common and rare, from purslane to the prickly pear. Inside are details on how to locate, identify, and prepare edible wild plants, as well as information on their specific nutritional benefits and other handy uses. This guide also includes a section on which plants to avoid and how to test for edibility. A no-nonsense survival aid, this book is an essential guide for serious adventurers and the armchair botanist alike. Anyone who has spent serious time outdoors knows that in survival situations, wild plants are often the only sustenance available. The proper identification of these plants can mean the difference between survival and death.
Download or read book Nature Cat Backyard Explorer s Guide written by Spiffy Entertainment and published by BuzzPop. This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When his family leaves for the day, house cat Fred doesn't sit inside watching the world go by. He becomes Nature Cat, backyard explorer extraordinaire! Start a lifelong love of nature and science! Whether you live in a quiet town or busy city, you can discover the great outdoors all around you. Nature Cat, Hal, Squeeks, and Daisy help kids ages 6 to 9 answer questions like: Why do birds tweet? What's to love about mud? And when can you see a rainbow? Find and draw plants, animals, and other things that make up the environment. Plus, learn to make DIY tools to help you look even closer at nature. Make an underwater pond viewer, create a small compost bin, and more! You'll also help nature by conserving water and growing a seed. This full color, 80-page activity book is packed with facts, inspires outdoor play, and sparks curiosity. The pullout poster reminds kids to keep exploring. This is the must-have book for any Nature Cat fan or nature explorer! Nature Cat airs twice daily on PBS!
Download or read book Edible Wild Plants written by Thomas S. Elias and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 1990 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A season-by-season guide to identifying, harvesting, and preparing over 200 healthful plants from the wild.
Download or read book A Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants of Eastern and Central North America written by Lee Peterson and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1978 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 370 edible wild plants, plus 37 poisonous lookalikes, are described here, with 400 drawings and 78 color photographs showing precisely how to recognize each species. Also included are habitat descriptions, lists of plants by season, and preparation instructions for 22 different food uses.
Download or read book Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants written by Bradford Angier and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2008-04-10 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First-ever revision of a classic guidebook. Essential information on each plant's characteristics, distribution, and edibility as well as updated taxonomy and 18 new species. How to find, prepare, and eat plants growing in the wild.
Download or read book Edible Wild Plants and Herbs written by Alan M. Cvancara and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2001 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for quick reference, this Ragged Mountain Press Pocket Guide provides concise, easy-to-understand details on the identification and edibility of 50 of the most common plants in the U.S. and Canada. 75 photos.
Download or read book Your Backyard Is Wild written by Jeff Corwin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-09-03 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A backyard anywhere is always fun to explore! When budding naturalists Lucy and Benjamin get a chance to visit their cousin Gabe in Brooklyn, they can't wait. They are used to seeing fascinating animals and plants in the Florida Everglades where they live, but they can't imagine what they will find in Gabe's New York City backyard. The first book in Jeff Corwin's young middle-grade fiction series shows kids that no matter where you live, you can have fun discovering the plants, animals, and natural life around you.
Download or read book Field Guide to North American Edible Wild Plants written by Thomas S. Elias and published by Outdoor Life. This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the habitats, identification, and uses in cooking of edible herbs, flowers, shrubs, and other wild plants in the United States and Canada
Download or read book The Official U S Army Illustrated Guide to Edible Wild Plants written by Department of the Army and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2026-04-07 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're a seasoned outdoor enthusiast, a passionate botany enthusiast, or simply curious about unconventional nutritional sources, this guide is an invaluable asset. Originally designed for military use, this comprehensive manual can also be used by civilians, serving as an indispensable survival resource. In the face of survival challenges, foraging emerges as a crucial skill, offering essential sustenance and remedies from the wilderness. Safely harnessing the power of wild plants requires precision in identification, understanding proper preparation techniques, and an awareness of potential risks they may carry. Familiarity with botanical structures and insights into their habitats facilitate the search for - and recognition of - these life-sustaining resources. The Official U.S. Army Illustrated Guide to Edible Wild Plants details the physical traits, natural environments, and edible parts of various wild plants. Heavily illustrated with beautiful color photographs, this guide simplifies the process of identifying these incredibly useful plants.
Download or read book National Geographic Backyard Guide to Edible Wild Plants written by Mimi Hernandez and published by National Geographic Society. This book was released on 2025-02-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the bountiful world of your backyard with this reliable and engaging guide to foraging more than 100 delicious edible plants that bring a touch of the wild into your kitchen. Joining National Geographic's long line of successful nature guides, National Geographic Backyard Guide to Edible Wild Plants is a colorful, appealing handbook to more than 100 common wild plants that can be foraged for delicious food and drink. From superstar sunflowers to spicy field mustard to alluring wild grapes, this book identifies a wide variety of flavors and textures that even novice foragers can learn to harvest with care, safety, and sustainability. From there, creative uses abound, including the how-tos behind: elderberry jam chickweed salad sunchoke soup sassafras tea wild carrot cake homemade backyard cider This guide is divided into seven sections based on the parts of the plant most relevant to foragers: roots, leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, shoots, as well as the "backyard superstars"--a dozen plants that are common, easy to identify, and abundant in their culinary possibilities. Every plant is photographed, illustrated for ease of learning, and described in detail thanks to authors Mimi Prunella Hernandez and Heather Wood Buzzard, who bring botanical authority and kitchen creativity to every entry.
Download or read book A Way to Garden written by Margaret Roach and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A Way to Garden prods us toward that ineffable place where we feel we belong; it’s a guide to living both in and out of the garden.” —The New York Times Book Review For Margaret Roach, gardening is more than a hobby, it’s a calling. Her unique approach, which she calls “horticultural how-to and woo-woo,” is a blend of vital information you need to memorize and intuitive steps you must simply feel and surrender to. In A Way to Garden, Roach imparts decades of garden wisdom on seasonal gardening, ornamental plants, vegetable gardening, design, gardening for wildlife, organic practices, and much more. She also challenges gardeners to think beyond their garden borders and to consider the ways gardening can enrich the world. Brimming with beautiful photographs of Roach’s own garden, A Way to Garden is practical, inspiring, and a must-have for every passionate gardener.
