Foraging is a topic that comes up often in the Preparedness Community. There are many myths and ideas concerning foraging. Dr. Mark Merriwether has been foraging since he was a child. He has a wealth of knowledge and shares it with us in this episode.

• Ep. Link – Episode 674
• Website: Foraging Texas
• Website: Medicine Man Plantco
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  • Email: merriwether@foragingtexas.com
  • Upcoming In-Person Classes

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Getting Started in Foraging – Identify trees -> bushes -> vines -> flowers -> weeds and as each is identified do a Google search on its edible, medicinal, or toxic properties.
• Respect the 4
• Don’t die Foraging
  • Plants – Match 5 structural features
  • Mushrooms – Match 8-10 structural features
• Plants to Know
  • Wild Violets
  • Prickly Pear Cactus
  • Wapato aka Arrowroot aka Arrowhead aka Duck Potato
  • Cattails
• Resources to Learn More about Foraging
  • Green Deane’s
  • “Six Steps to Become a Forager” Amazon Store
• Mark’s Amazon Wishlist
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