"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." Ben Franklin was a very wise man and his words have resonated through the decades among those who are prepared. No one can know when a crisis will hit but when it does, being prepared will lessen the impact.
When researching wild edibles it is mission critical to always use resources that use botanical names. There are far too many errors out there so you should always double if not triple check your sources to be on the safe side.
A Garden to Dye for is a must-have book if you're either curious or serious about learning how to dye your own fabrics. Author Chris McLaughlin wrote this incredible book and she has ensured the balance between text and (incredible) images is simply perfect.
Learning to forage from a variety of sources is a great way to increase your knowledge. LeArta Moulton has been teaching people for twenty years and has enjoyed every moment.