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Go Forth and Forage: A Guide to Foraging Over 50 of the Most Common Edible & Medicinal North American Mushrooms

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Let expert forager and Appalachian native Whitney Johnson (@appalachian_forager) be your friendly guide to foraging over 50 North American species of edible and medicinal fungi. Go Forth and Forage is a detailed field guide to identifying, harvesting, and preparing wild-foraged mushrooms through all four seasons. From spring treasures such as morels and woodears, to summer finds like black trumpets, chicken of the woods, and boletes, straight through to fall and winter harvests of lion’s mane, oyster, and enoki, each species profile includes color photos, identification advice to confirm edibility, and tips on how to harvest responsibly. You’ll also find culinary preparation advice and recipes to feast on your finds successfully and deliciously. In her signature warm and folksy tone, Johnson also offers insight on: How to find wild mushrooms (hint: identifying trees is involved)Understanding mushroom anatomy and how it informs your harvestThe best gear for mushroom foraging, from knives and bags to clothes and bootsUsing spore prints to help confirm proper identificationWords of wisdom on what to do before you take a biteBeing a responsible and ethical foragerCommon mushroom myths Finding and using mushrooms in medicinal forms, such as tinctures and teas Humans have foraged for wild mushrooms for untold generations. Now, with help from Go Forth and Forage, you’ll be on your way to mastering this age-old skill and enjoying all the delicacies the craft of mushroom foraging has to offer. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cool Springs Press


Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 25, 2025


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 192 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0760392757


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 51


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.75 x 9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #14,767 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2 in Foraging #2 in Mushrooms in Biological Sciences


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  • Very informative and fun
Format: Paperback
Absolutely love this book! Not your average boaring field guide or manual. Its entertaining and very informative. Chalk full of experience and detail. Easy to follow and even has pictures! 5 stars looking forward to more books by Whitney.
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2025 by Michelle Michelle

  • Beautiful and informative!
Format: Paperback
I was so excited to get this book. We went out the following weekend and were able to identify several mushroom types in the woods near our home. Excellent photos and descriptions throughout. I can’t wait to use it again!
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2026 by Amy Reed

  • Wonderful, marvelous, concise and easy.
Format: Paperback
I just love this book. And Whitney describes everything with such good Clarity and humor. I really love the barcodes that you can zoom in on and shows a video of that mushroom while she's picking it. And the fact that she focuses on edibles. Instead of confusing me with all the poison ones. If I can just learn to identify the edibles? I'm a happy girl. Thank you this is a great book for beginners ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2026 by Rhonda Lee

  • An excellent resource!
Format: Paperback
A home run! I love the photos, educational aspects, detailed descriptions, and recipes to boot! This author did an excellent job creating a great resource for anyone wanting to go foraging and enjoy mushrooms safely. I can’t wait to see what she creates next!
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2026 by Love it! Just wish acrylic mounts were available for stamps too but I am loving these clear stamps!

  • Informative and fun to read.
Format: Paperback
Great east too read. Full of good information with pics that are help full. Written in everyday language without getting boring to read. Bonus on the recipes that are in the book.
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2026 by Eddie Farmer

  • Mushroom heaven
Format: Paperback
Packed with great pics and info and QR codes to even more info. Highly recommend! Whitney is a hoot and brilliant to boot!
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2025 by Thaipaige

  • Wonderfully written and full of info
Format: Paperback
I have been a fan of Appalachian Forager for years. We have a large farm and I’m constantly looking for mushrooms and plants just to see if I can identify them. This book has made the hunt even more enjoyable and keeps me from having to constantly pull my phone out to look something up.
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2026 by Stevann Ousley

  • Best mushroomy book out!
Format: Paperback
AmaZballs book! Complete with pictures, recipes and knowledge! Really great for teaching about foraging, got mine, lo & I are learning in the woods.
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2026 by Oldcrash

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