Wild Edible Weeds Foraging Guide

By Felicity Joy

Uncover the secrets of six abundant, easily located, and versatile edible wild weeds that thrive year-round. Foraging becomes a liberating experience, enabling you to independently procure local, fresh, and seasonal food and medicine. Edible weeds, rich in vitamins, minerals, and medicinal properties, are abundantly scattered throughout our wild landscapes.

The featured plants in this guide—Plantain, Stinging Nettle, Dock, Sheep Sorrel, Catsear, and Puha—were chosen for their year-round abundance across New Zealand, as well as their diverse uses in food and medicine.

Tailored for both beginners and seasoned foragers, this guide provides ample information and confidence to embark on your independent foraging journey. Seasoned foragers will appreciate the extensive nutritional and medicinal details, along with the captivating folklore.