Skip to product information
1 of 6

Modern Forager

California Foraging: 120 Wild and Flavorful Edibles from Evergreen Huckleberries to Wild Ginger

California Foraging: 120 Wild and Flavorful Edibles from Evergreen Huckleberries to Wild Ginger

Regular price $24.95 USD
Regular price Sale price $24.95 USD
Sale Sold out

by Judith Larner Lowry
July 29, 2014

Our Take

Learn what to look for, when and where to look in California for 120 edible plants. Includes how to hunt and gather responsibly. Part of the Timber Press Foraging series which we enjoy using.

ISBN 9781604694208, 1604694203
Trade Paperback | 344 pages

This is for foragers in the diverse climates of California. 

“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.

Judith Larner Lowry has been the proprietor of Larner Seeds, specializing in California native plants and seeds, for the last 35 years. Lowry designs and plants native plant gardens, gives talks, and contributes to Orion magazine, BayNature magazine, and numerous other journals. She lives with her husband in Bolinas, California.

View full details