Euell Gibbons for Post Grape-Nuts. | Museum of Broadcast Communications

Euell Gibbons for Grape Nuts "Reminds Me of wild Hickory Nuts" ! | Randall Hamm

There’s an old saying when foraging: don’t pick the first specimens found, rather sit and meditate on the plant. This was believed to open your eyes and sharpen you sensibilities, so that other plants of the same species become more visible. I first read about it in the book “stalking the healthful herbs” by Euell Gibbons, in which he credits Native Americans for the brilliant technique. And when it comes to picking wild strawberries, you’ll need a long meditation to have enough for everyone. Th