Naturalists have been exploring the virtues of living off the land for decades. Those of you young enough to recall famed author Yul Gibbons will recall how, on television, he would gather his “high bush cranberries” and toss them into a bowl of breakfast cereal.

Seemed a fanciful idea at the time but survivalists have taken up Mr. Gibbon’s advice and expanded on it.

You have to understand it’s not just picking berries off a tree and swallowing them whole. Most of these flowers, weeds and grasses require a bit of preparation; some more than others.

Also, there is a list of “don’t touch” items (in the wild) as well

Just a tip: Avoid roadways, polluted waterways or any place where chemical sprays could contaminate what looks like natural consumable. And if you have allergies make certain you consult your physician.

For a list of wild and edible plants please go to Page Two!

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