The practice of collecting wild edible plants and mushrooms has been around for centuries, with people in many parts of the world relying on them for sustenance.
But foraging is back in fashion with more and more people opting for sustainable food sources and ways to connect with nature. From forests and meadows to suburban yards and urban parks, with the right knowledge and skills, foraging can be done virtually anywhere.
So let's have a look at what people found while out foraging and captured in these pictures. Thanks to these three communities on Reddit (this, this, and this one) where foragers shared their treasure, we now have an amazing collection to look at!
Psst! After you are done with this post, make sure to check out our previous article with more incredible foraged goods.
#21 Felt Compelled To Post My Favorite Photo I’ve Ever Taken, Id On The Fungi Appreciated :) I Think My App Called Them Fairy Parachutes
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Another common mistake people make is “collecting too much when the plant/fruit is abundant but not having a plan for preserving or not calculating the time of processing, so the foraged goods end up going to waste.”
Bonetto’s advice is to learn from your mistakes and be humble. “Foraging is a never-ending and amazing journey of discovery.”
#24 Found Growing On Cedar Planks. Palm Beach Florida. Thought Someone Might Appreciate These Little Guys
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#31 Mushroom Grown In A Petri Bowl On Agar. We Normally Only See The Fruit Of The Mushroom And Not The Actual Essential ”body” Part
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#33 Great Hike!! Found A Ton Of Chanterelle And Cow. Bonus Find Was The Giant Salamander!
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#35 This Shii-Take Growing Log I Got From Work For Christmas Can Be Harvested 3-4 Times A Year For The Next 4-5 Years!
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#36 My Local Pizzeria Has A Deal Where They’ll Let You Add Items You Bring. Behold, The Matsutake Chanterelle Hedgehog Pizza
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#38 I Made Acorn Flour From The White Oak Acorns In My Yard. Then I Made Cookies
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