Start Mushrooming, 2nd edition

Turn the Wild Into Your Pantry. Start Mushrooming, 2nd Edition isn’t just another field guide—it’s your entry ticket to the hidden world of edible fungi. Written by award-winning naturalist Stan Tekiela, this book strips away the confusion and gives beginners a battle-tested, foolproof way to forage.

• Focused & fearless: Covers seven of the most common edible mushrooms in North America, so you can start foraging without being overwhelmed.
• Checklist-based ID system: Tekiela’s unique approach makes mushroom identification simple, safe, and confidence-building.
• Visual firepower: Packed with new, full-color photographs that make spotting mushrooms in the wild easier than ever.
• Safety first: Includes warnings on toxic lookalikes, so you don’t gamble with your health.
• Trusted legacy: Since 1993, Start Mushrooming has been the go-to beginner’s guide for thousands of foragers.

This isn’t a dusty botany manual—it’s a survivalist’s shortcut to wild food freedom. Imagine posting your first haul of chanterelles or morels with the caption: “No grocery store needed.” That’s the kind of viral bragging rights this book delivers.