Foraging Kentucky
An Introduction to the Edible Plants, Fungi, and Tree Crops of the Southeast
By George Barnett
University Press of Kentucky
(April 2 2024)
With rich soils, thousands of creeks, and twelve major river basins, the state of Kentucky is abundant with wild edibles that not only are delicious but also can be useful for medicinal purposes. In Foraging Kentucky, author, forager, and environmental educator George Barnett shares his extensive knowledge on the proper identification of the featured species, where and when they grow, and how to harvest and prepare them for consumption.
Complete with high-definition color photographs, recipes, and short history lessons, this guide is chock-full of crucial information for readers who want to forge an enlightening relationship with the delectable foods naturally available in Kentucky’s great outdoors.
