The Forge Arc Bundle

Step outside. Slow down. Start noticing what’s already growing around you.

The Forge 12 is a practical, no-fluff introduction to 12 common edible wild plants found across the United States. Designed as both a starting point and a mindset shift, this guide helps you reconnect with the landscape around you—one plant at a time.

This isn’t just an identification booklet. It’s a field-ready companion for learning how to observe, recognize, and begin working with wild foods safely and intentionally.

Inside you’ll find:

• 12 carefully selected edible plants you’re likely to encounter in the wild or even your own backyard

• Clear identification guidance so you know what you’re actually looking at

• Simple nutritional insights for each plant (what it offers your body beyond just survival)

• Practical notes on safe use, preparation basics, and responsible harvesting

• A grounded, minimalist design made to be useful outdoors—not just read once and forgotten

The Forge philosophy is simple:
You don’t need to escape the modern world to reconnect with the natural one—you just need to start paying attention to it again.

Whether you're brand new to foraging or looking to build a stronger foundation, this guide is meant to be your first step into a larger practice of awareness, nourishment, and self-reliance.

Who this is for:

• Beginners curious about wild edible plants

• People wanting a practical entry point into foraging

• Anyone building a more grounded, nature-connected lifestyle

• Readers of The Forge Field Guide series looking for the starting layer

This is where it begins.

Not with complexity—but with noticing what’s already there.