Originally Posted By: dweste
Originally Posted By: dweste
Most cities have landscaping that includes edible and useful plants. Daylily tubers, pine needle tea, etcetera could stretch out your resources in a pinch.


In assembling our urban survival strategies, my only small point is that edible plant foraging should not be forgotten.



Very good point. I live near a 580+ acre park in Brooklyn that could provide an abundance of food. Plus, the city makes it easy to take advantage of this skill, to anyone who wants to take the time.

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