The art of foraging is one which is mastered through time and experience. The main thing is to ensure you know what it is that you're picking. This can be achieved by foraging with others who have more experience or getting to grips with a good plant identification book. I would recommend:
The second most important thing is that you observe where the plant is growing in order to estimate the safety of the plant. Pick above wait height where possible so the liklihood of dog wee is less. Pick away from main roads as they coat plants in pollution. Do not pick near farm crops which may have been repeatedly sprayed with herbicides etc. Question the history of the land, are there any signs of toxic waste which may have leached into the soil? As with most things I'm sure one could get as complicated and detailed as one wishes with this but I like to keep it simple and minimal.
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