We truly can marvel at a skyscraper or even a subway system, but what about a 400-foot tree or the 6000 miles of roots that feeds one winter rye plant. The natural world is so grand and so infinite that trying to conquer all its secrets must easily overwhelm any biologist or botanist. Yet, go on a weed walk with your local naturalist and find three edible weeds right under your feet or find a plant that could help you out medically in a pinch. Can you survive in the woods only on gifts from the natural world?