📖 Where to start with Ellen Zachos
Backyard Foraging: 65 Familiar Plants You Didn't Know You Could Eat
Urban dwellers with limited gardening space who want to harvest edible plants from their own neighborhoods.
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How to Forage for Wild Foods Without Dying: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Identifying 40 Edible Wild Plants
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The Forager's Pantry: Cooking with Wild Edibles
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💬 What our editors say about Ellen Zachos's books
“Ellen Zachos presents a grounded, highly accessible manual that successfully reframes common backyard flora as a viable food source. The inclusion of safety tips and visual aids makes plant identification straightforward for…”
Eatbook Family editorial team, Cookbook desk · on Backyard Foraging: 65 Familiar Plants You Didn't Know You Could Eat
“The title’s sensationalist tone suggests a focus on shock value rather than deep botanical science, which may deter serious botanists but attract casual hobbyists. It lacks the nuanced ecological context found in more academic…”
Eatbook Family editorial team, Cookbook desk · on How to Forage for Wild Foods Without Dying: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Identifying 40 Edible Wild Plants
“This guide serves as an excellent entry point for beginners but may disappoint serious botanists seeking rigorous taxonomic detail. The description emphasizes accessibility over scientific depth, making it less suitable for those…”
Eatbook Family editorial team, Cookbook desk · on The Forager's Pantry: Cooking with Wild Edibles
📋 Editions by Ellen Zachos in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backyard Foraging: 65 Familiar Plants You Didn't Know You Could | 2013 | Storey Publishing | — | 9781612120096 |
| How to Forage for Wild Foods Without Dying: An Absolute Beginner | 2023 | Storey Publishing | — | 9781635866131 |
| The Forager's Pantry: Cooking with Wild Edibles | 2021 | Gibbs Smith | — | 9781423656746 |
❓ Ellen Zachos: frequently asked
How many books by Ellen Zachos are in the catalog?
We carry 3 books by Ellen Zachos, all available to order with fast US shipping.
Which book by Ellen Zachos should I read first?
Start with “Backyard Foraging: 65 Familiar Plants You Didn't Know You Could Eat” — Urban dwellers with limited gardening space who want to harvest edible plants from their own neighborhoods. The rest of the shelf is on this page.
How much do books by Ellen Zachos cost?
Books by this author run $16–$26. Current price and availability are shown next to each title.
