Hi, I'm Peggy Sue

When I move to Phoenix, AZ 40 years ago, I looked across the barren desert. I didn't see any useful plants, much less something you could actually eat!

Does food grow in the desert?

How did people survive before modern conveniences, especially grocery stores. Even more important, what would I feed my family if the grocery stores ran out of food?

I wasn't worried, I wanted to be prepared!

My Story

My eyes were opened to the abundance of edible desert plants after attending a wild foods luncheon.

The key to foraging the desert is identifying the edible plants, knowing when and how to harvest, how to process and recipes so you can make these foods a part of your daily life.

I've been giving workshops on the edible trees, weeds and cactus for 15 years across the Desert Southwest, most recently at the Desert Botanical Gardens.

Now It's Your Turn!

What would YOU eat if the grocery stores ran out of food?

Through workshops and practical guidance,

I'll show you how to transform

your relationship with the desert landscape

and add delicious, nutritious and FREE foods to your table!

Learn NOW while times are good so you can be ready...

if times get tough or even if they don't!

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