Last summer I lived in Portland, Oregon where food literally grows from the sidewalks in front of you. It was an incredible experience to walk through the city and find places to eat plums or easily spot an abundant patch of lavender to use in your home. The city itself is a fortunate recipient of the unique climate of the Pacific Northwest. Rainy, mild winters provide plenty of moisture while the summer days and nights rarely fall to temperatures that will ruin the lush vegetation. Since my experience in Portland, a few friends have been intrigued by the idea of foraging. Their knowledge is greater than mine in this subject. Fortunately, urban foraging comes as an extension of an individual's desire to cut out the corporate food system and attempt to live in a more sustainable way. Below is a pretty impressive Google mash-up with sites for foraging within Philadelphia. You can also check out a solid collection of research and links over at Wild Foods.
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