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"An introductory field guide to the most common edible plants in Alaska, including photographs and information on each plant's botanical name, harvesting direction, food and medicinal use, and more"--
About the author
An authority on the wild plants of the north, Janice J. Schofield lived in Alaska for over two decades. Schofield is an author, publisher, herbalist, teacher, artist, gardener, and environmental activist who advocated for protection of wild lands and animals. She now lives in New Zealand.
Summary
"An introductory field guide to the most common edible plants in Alaska, including photographs and information on each plant's botanical name, harvesting direction, food and medicinal use, and more"--
Foreword
- Targeted reviews/excerpts in Regional media and National nature, travel, outdoor, backpacking, survival, prepper, and off-grid media.
- Targeted feature at Pacific Northwest Book Show, Seattle Wholesale Gift Show, Alaska Wholesale Gift Show, Alaska Library Association, American Library Association.
- Special promotions to wild plant associations and groups, food stores, outdoor stores, Alaska Geographic outlets.
- Author lectures and events in Alaska.
- Sharable content posted and advertised on social media channels.
Additional text
"Herbalist Schofield has created the perfect guidebook, complete with beautiful photography of the 130 plants. It is packed with ID and foraging information, yet small enough to tuck in a backpack as you explore anywhere in the Far North. Color coded according to habitat, such as marsh, meadow, tundra, the user-friendly style discusses principles of harvesting responsibly, and both medicinal and culinary uses with nutritional content. For example, rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) increases endurance but it also goes into salads, soups, and casseroles. Schofield’s take on the safety of red elderberry (Sambucus racemosa) is to use the berries make lemonade and her special probiotic “beer,” but only after the toxic seeds have been removed. "
