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Foraging & Wildcrafting
Foraging and wildcrafting means using what nature gives us – Wild plants are abundant, flourishing in fields, meadows, woodlands, the seaside, and in your own backyard!
These plants teach us about healing and nourish those who have a calling to walk the green path. Learn how to safely and positively identify wild edible herbs and plants and how to use them.
Here you’ll learn about wild plants that can be used for food and medicine. I will share my favorite wild edible food foraging recipes made from wild “weeds” and plants that grow in our backyard gardens and in forested areas. You’ll learn how to make delicious edible, medicinal, and healthy recipes with what grows naturally around us.
What to Forage in October in New England
October brings a final burst of abundance to the New England landscape. Discover what to forage in October, from rose hips and autumn olive to wild grapes, acorns, chestnuts, black walnuts, and more.
Wild Sumac Spice Blend: Identifying, Harvesting, and Drying Sumac
Learn how to identify, harvest, and dry sumac to make a tangy wild sumac spice blend—an easy foraged twist on za’atar for fall cooking.
What to Forage in September: A New England Guide to Autumn’s First Gifts
What to forage in September in New England — goldenrod, elderberry, sumac, hickory, mullein, and more. A bioregional guide to the season’s first wild harvest.
Wild Grapes: Foraging the Vines of Late Summer
Learn to identify and forage wild grapes in New England — plus how to use the fruit, leaves, and vines for jelly, vinegar, wreaths, and more.
August Foraging: 12 Easy Finds in the Northeast
A bioregional herbalist’s guide to what to forage in August in New England — elderberry, goldenrod, Joe-Pye, mullein, wineberries, and more.
Sun Tea Herbs: 8 Favorites to Steep this Summer
The best sun tea herbs— mint, lemon balm, elderflower, raspberry leaf, wild rose, and more. A simple and delicious ritual for hot summer afternoons.
What to Forage in July in New England
What to forage in July in New England — elderflower, linden, St. John’s wort, wild berries, and more. A seasonal guide rooted in the Northeast.
Top 12 Herbs for Skin: From the Garden & the Wild
The best herbs for skin grow closer than you think. Explore 12 wild and garden plants for healing, soothing, and nourishing your skin naturally.
Nettle Seeds: The Magic and Medicine of a Humble Powerhouse
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Trillium: The Magic, Meaning and Folklore of this Spring Ephemeral
Discover the magic and meaning of trillium, a beloved native spring wildflower rich in symbolism, folklore, and quiet woodland beauty.
Spring Beauty Folklore, Woodland Wisdom, and Seasonal Rituals to Welcome April
Explore Spring Beauty folklore, symbolism, and seasonal wisdom, and discover how this native April wildflower marks spring’s quiet return.
March Focus: Bloodroot Folklore and Spring Awakening
Explore bloodroot folklore, its Indigenous roots, spiritual symbolism, and role as a powerful spring ephemeral tied to renewal, protection, and transformation.
Thyme Honey for Colds, Coughs & Sore Throats: A Simple Herbal Remedy
Soothe colds, coughs, and sore throats naturally with homemade thyme honey infused with garlic and onion for powerful winter wellness support.
Customizable Salve Recipe for Natural Wellness
Learn how to make a customizable salve recipe using homegrown and foraged herbs. A simple, versatile base for healing salves, gifts, and your home apothecary.
9 Powerful Root Medicine Recipes
Celebrate root medicine with nourishing recipes and herbal remedies made from dandelion, burdock, chicory, and more — nature’s healing gifts from the earth.
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