Foraging in Maine - know of resources?

[Marjolaine]

Hello to all,
As i wander about the woods behind my house, I can't help but to wonder about all the tasty and helpful treats that I am passing by. I am starting a tea and herb garden, but would love to know more about what is readily available out in the Maine woods. I am most interested in berries, teas and medicinals, less in mushrooms.
I am looking for some books (or people!) with good info about wild edibles in Maine.

Many thanks for any suggestions!

[Shannon Rooney]

Hi Marjolaine,

I've found The Forager's Harvest by Samuel Thayer to be a great resource. It's not specific to Maine, but rather tries to include plants that are fairly ubiquitous.

Arthur Haines is an instructor with Maine Primitive Skills School who teaches foraging and other skills (their website is www.primitiveskills.com).

I didn't look to see where you're from, but you could pick the brains of some of the Permaculture folks on here or on the Portland Maine Permaculture Meetup group.

Have fun,
Shannon

[LisaF]

My absolute favorites are Foraging New England by Tom Seymour (of Belfast):
http://books.google.com/books?id=Lre_ox0daocC&dq=tom+seymour+ma...

And The Neighborhood Forager:
http://www.librarything.com/work/2217859
mmmmm....staghorn sumac "lemonade" recipe rocks!