HALLOWE'EN (and DAY OF THE DEAD): what's it all about? [Nyerges is the author of several books including “How to Survive Anywhere,” “Extreme Simplicity,” and “Foraging California.” Information about his books and classes is available at www.SchoolofSelf-Reliance.com.] Recently, a few associates and I were discussing the strange customs of...
TOYON
TOYON BERRIES: a traditional native food which matures in winter Christopher Nyerges [Nyerges is the author of “Nuts and Berries of California,” “Foraging California,” and other books. He leads ethno-botanical walks. For more information, contact him at Box 41834, Eagle Rock, CA 90041, or www.SchoolofSelf-Reliance.com.] Toyon is a common tree...