Rather concerning it was published before the GMO glyphosate row crop era. At least for anyone near such environmental degradation. Obviously not in say, Appalachia. A must consideration in the corn belt.
Thank you, Hudson, a great point. I just looked up that GM crops were first introduced in the USA in 1994, this book is a new edition published in 2007. It doesn't contain anything about grains or vegetables, purely wild foods which, in theory, contain higher concentrations of beneficial nutrients than pretty much any processed foods. The key is discernment and avoiding gathering wild food in industrial or toxic areas. A trip to the countryside or woodlands, etc can yield modest harvests of so many different things when you know what to look for. Small additions of such finds make for a more varied diet and a boost of natural goodness.
I love it! And after thinking about that for a minute if anything acquired drift from either RoundUp or 2-4D it would be dead. I think anyone would harvest.
I don't know very much about this except that hybridisation does occur naturally in Nature. I looked it up that 'at least 25% of plant species and 10% of animal species, mostly the youngest species, are involved in hybridization and potential introgression with other species.' I would imagine there is some sort of in-built control in Mother Nature to keep a balance which is not inherent in the 'pseudo' scientists and global investors who tamper with (or think they can improve upon) the natural design.
You are absolutely right, Elizabeth. There is so much we can do with millions of acres of land currently resting idle, locked away or being abused in some way. Let alone wilding our own gardens and community spaces. Learning about wild food and foraging where we can is a good starting point and a great addition to a healthy diet. The whole process is solace for the soul and helps to enhance our connection with Nature. Thank you for reading and appreciating the wonders of wild food, it's a whole new world to explore.
Rather concerning it was published before the GMO glyphosate row crop era. At least for anyone near such environmental degradation. Obviously not in say, Appalachia. A must consideration in the corn belt.
Thank you, Hudson, a great point. I just looked up that GM crops were first introduced in the USA in 1994, this book is a new edition published in 2007. It doesn't contain anything about grains or vegetables, purely wild foods which, in theory, contain higher concentrations of beneficial nutrients than pretty much any processed foods. The key is discernment and avoiding gathering wild food in industrial or toxic areas. A trip to the countryside or woodlands, etc can yield modest harvests of so many different things when you know what to look for. Small additions of such finds make for a more varied diet and a boost of natural goodness.
I love it! And after thinking about that for a minute if anything acquired drift from either RoundUp or 2-4D it would be dead. I think anyone would harvest.
Thank you so much !!!
But what about hybridization? Wasn't that the beginning of GMs?
I don't know very much about this except that hybridisation does occur naturally in Nature. I looked it up that 'at least 25% of plant species and 10% of animal species, mostly the youngest species, are involved in hybridization and potential introgression with other species.' I would imagine there is some sort of in-built control in Mother Nature to keep a balance which is not inherent in the 'pseudo' scientists and global investors who tamper with (or think they can improve upon) the natural design.
This is what scared the "establishment" natural thinking and non-chemicalized food sources, bartering (not taxable) and the list goes on.
What a great article. Thank you Spiral Leaf!
You are absolutely right, Elizabeth. There is so much we can do with millions of acres of land currently resting idle, locked away or being abused in some way. Let alone wilding our own gardens and community spaces. Learning about wild food and foraging where we can is a good starting point and a great addition to a healthy diet. The whole process is solace for the soul and helps to enhance our connection with Nature. Thank you for reading and appreciating the wonders of wild food, it's a whole new world to explore.