City Greens
The Urban Forager's Guide to Edible Wild Plants
Failed to add items
Sorry, we are unable to add the item because your shopping cart is already at capacity.
Add to Cart failed.
Please try again later
Add to Wish List failed.
Please try again later
Remove from wishlist failed.
Please try again later
Adding to library failed
Please try again
Follow podcast failed
Please try again
Unfollow podcast failed
Please try again
Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks, and podcasts.
You will get an email reminder before your trial ends.
Audible Plus auto-renews for $7.95/mo after 30 days. Upgrade or cancel anytime.
City Greens
Narrated by:
Virtual Voice
Buy for $4.99
No default payment method selected.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use, License, and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.
-
Narrated by:
-
Virtual Voice
This title uses virtual voice narration
Virtual voice is computer-generated narration for audiobooks.
About this listen
"City Greens" isn't just a guide; it's a map to treasures untold, an invitation to embark on an urban forager's journey that spans from the bustling city streets to the forgotten corners teeming with nature's treats. The book presents an immersive exploration into the world of urban foraging, elucidating not only what it is but also—importantly—what it is not.
But this eBook offers more than just discovery. It is a manual for sustainable living, weaving through the ethics and legalities of urban harvesting, ensuring your foraging journey respects both plant life and the environment. With a commitment to sustainability and an emphasis on ethical practices, this is a guide that prepares you for responsible adventures in wild food sourcing.
Delve deeper and you'll find chapters dedicated to equipping you for your adventure with essential gear, plant identification basics, and even how to utilize modern technology to enhance your foraging expeditions. "City Greens" ensures you're prepared for any situation, putting safety at the forefront with dedicated sections on essential equipment and first aid.
Beyond preparation, "City Greens" is a seasonal celebration of plant life. It guides you through the ebbs and flows of urban flora, from the fresh beginnings of spring to the dormant opportunities winter provides. Each season is a new chapter filled with targeted knowledge on what to gather and how.
Your taste buds are in for a treat with chapters devoted to the common edible weeds that are closer than you think, from a humble dandelion to the omega-rich sidewalks' purslane. Discover edible flowers that decorate city landscapes and learn to identify fruit and nut trees that could be just around the corner.
Mushrooms remain one of nature's most mysterious offerings, so "City Greens" sheds light on urban mycology, helping you distinguish the delicious from the dangerous. From garden escapees to medicinal herbs, you will learn to maximize the use of all available forage.
But what to do with your harvest? This literary gem doesn't leave you with handfuls of raw ingredients. Instead, it offers guidance on cleaning, storing, and even a selection of simple and sophisticated recipes to transform your findings into delightful meals.
"City Greens" extends an invitation to more than foraging—it encourages building a community around the practice. Discover how to create local foraging groups, educational opportunities, and be a part of the growing network of nature enthusiasts.
Dare to encounter the unexplored world within our cities. "City Greens" is your essential companion to elevate your foraging skills, to intertwine with nature in an urban landscape, and, ultimately, to revolutionize the way you think about, interact with, and appreciate the green spaces concealed in our bustling cities. Discover, forage, savor—this eBook shines a spotlight onto the edible world waiting right outside your door.
adbl_web_global_use_to_activate_T1_webcro805_stickypopup
No reviews yet