Recognize, find and use the plants your ancestors relied on.
A practical field guide to over 50 forgotten wild plants, roots and trees — and the time-tested ways people used them.
Stop walking past nature without knowing what is growing right at your feet.
Over 50 wild plants explained the way our ancestors knew them — knowledge most people today have completely forgotten.
- Instant PDF download
- For curious beginners with no prior knowledge
- Incl. 2 bonus guides (value 120 €)
€16,99 €116,99 one-time payment · instant download
Does this sound familiar?
You walk through nature but cannot name a single plant
Meadows, hedges and forests are full of useful plants — yet most of them look like nameless green to you.
Online tips feel risky and contradictory
One source says a plant is edible, another warns of poisoning — and you never really know who to trust.
You are afraid of dangerous mix-ups
The fear of confusing a useful plant with a toxic look-alike holds you back from ever getting started.
„The difference between someone who sees weeds and someone who sees food, medicine and tools is not a special gift — it is simply knowing what to look for."
Welcome to The Forgotten Forager
A complete, education-based field guide structured into four clear areas — healing plants, edible wild herbs, plants for home and survival, and trees with their hidden gifts. For every plant you learn how to recognize it by leaf, flower and season, where it grows, how our ancestors used it for food, folk medicine, household and survival, and a safe modern way to apply that knowledge.
For curious beginners aged 25 to 65 who want reliable, honest plant knowledge without medical promises or guesswork.
Everything you need to read the landscape
Healing plants
Traditional uses explained with clear safety notes.
Edible wild herbs
Nutritious greens you can find on any walk.
Home & survival
Plants for tools, fibre, fire and emergencies.
Trees & their gifts
The hidden value of bark, leaves, sap and nuts.
Safe identification
Look-alike warnings to avoid dangerous mix-ups.
Harvest calendar
Know exactly what to gather in every season.
What is inside your field guide
Foundations of Foraging
- How our ancestors read the landscape
- The golden rules of safe identification
- Leaf, flower and season as your three keys
- Sustainable and respectful harvesting
- Tools and a simple field-notebook method
Healing Plants of Our Ancestors
- Common plants used in folk medicine for centuries
- Where each one grows and how to spot it
- Traditional uses with honest historical context
- Clear safety and look-alike warnings
Wild Herbs for the Table
- Nutritious wild greens hiding in plain sight
- How to tell edible plants from toxic twins
- Simple traditional preparations
- Best season and place to gather each one
Plants for Home & Survival
- Fibres, cordage and natural materials
- Plants used for fire, cleaning and tinder
- Emergency uses our ancestors depended on
- What to look for when nothing else is around
Trees & Their Hidden Gifts
- Bark, leaves, sap and nuts and their uses
- Recognizing key trees in every season
- Traditional food and craft uses
- Respectful harvesting that protects the tree
The Seasonal Harvest Calendar
- Month-by-month overview of what to gather
- Spring shoots, summer leaves, autumn roots and nuts
- Planning your year as a forager
- Quick-reference safety checklist
Take a look inside the book
Clear structure, honest illustrations and practical notes — this is how the content looks.
BONUS: What you get on top
Quick Identification Cheat Sheet
A compact reference with the most important recognition features and safety checks for fast use in the field.
Look-Alike Safety Guide
Side-by-side comparisons of common useful plants and their dangerous twins so you never confuse them.
Total value: over 120 € — Today only €16,99
What you will actually learn
- How to identify over 50 wild plants by leaf, flower and season
- The golden rules that keep foraging safe for beginners
- How to avoid dangerous mix-ups with toxic look-alikes
- Where each plant grows and the best time to find it
- How our ancestors used plants for food, medicine and tools
- Which common wild herbs are nutritious and easy to gather
- The hidden uses of bark, leaves, sap and nuts from trees
- How to harvest sustainably without harming nature
- A month-by-month plan for what to collect each season
- How to read the landscape the way people did for thousands of years
Real voices
„I have walked the same forest for years and never knew what was growing there. Now I recognize dozens of plants and finally understand how to use them safely."
„As a complete beginner I was always scared of mix-ups. The look-alike warnings gave me the confidence to actually start."
„What I love most is the honesty. No miracle cures, just real historical knowledge and clear safety advice. Exactly what I was looking for."
This e-book is for you if …
The curious beginner
You have no prior knowledge but want to finally understand the plants around you in a safe and reliable way.
The aspiring self-sufficient
You want to know which wild plants can feed and help you, drawing on time-tested traditional knowledge.
The nature & history lover
You enjoy plant and survival content and want a serious, education-based guide to the forgotten uses of plants.
Get your copy of The Forgotten Forager now
- E-Book The Forgotten Forager (over 50 plant profiles, PDF, instant access)
- Bonus 1: Quick Identification Cheat Sheet
- Bonus 2: Look-Alike Safety Guide
- Optimized for PC, tablet and smartphone
- Free updates
Total value: over 120 €
Today only €16,99 €116,99
incl. VAT · one-time payment
Frequently asked questions
Is this suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. The guide assumes no prior knowledge and walks you step by step from safe identification to practical use.
In which format do I receive the e-book?
As a PDF — readable on your phone, tablet, computer and e-reader.
How do I get the e-book after purchase?
Instantly by email with a secure download link.
Does the book make medical claims?
No. This is an education and history based guide. It explains traditional uses and always includes clear safety and mix-up warnings, but it gives no medical promises.
How do you handle dangerous look-alikes?
Every relevant plant profile includes recognition features and explicit warnings about toxic twins, plus a dedicated bonus safety guide.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
For digital products the right of withdrawal is excluded — instead you get full transparency about all contents before you buy.
Start rediscovering the forgotten plants around you today
🌿 The Forgotten Forager — Ancient knowledge. Safely explained.