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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.
Autumn Olive Berries: An Amazing Superfood
Discover the wonders of Autumn Olive Berries in this blog post. Learn how to identify, harvest, and use these versatile berries for teas, jellies, and health benefits.
Goldenrod Tea: The Magic of a Joyful Ritual
Feeling overwhelmed or stressed? Brew some goldenrod tea! Its uplifting qualities and sunny yellow color can bring joy to your day. Discover how to make this liquid joy today!
Wild Harvesting – 5 Easy to Find Fall Edibles
This blog post guides you through fall wild harvesting, highlighting edible and medicinal plants available and essential tools for your foraging adventures.
Lamb’s Quarters & Wild Mushroom Quiche
This crustless quiche made with lamb’s quarters and wild foraged mushrooms is going to rock your world!
Goldenrod vs Ragweed: One Benefits Pollinators, One Causes Allergies
Goldenrod vs ragweed. One attracts pollinators and one causes allergies. Know the difference!
Surprising Jewelweed Plant: Identification, Uses, and Benefits
Find out what jewelweed plant is (AKA Touch-me-not), how to identify it in the wild or in your garden, and some of its many medicinal uses.
Amazing Saint John’s Wort Plant: Identification, Benefits, Uses
This article discusses the identification, benefits, and uses of Saint John’s wort plant Also discussed are how to use this medicinal plant in your own herbal medicine.
Small Batch Wild Black Raspberry Jam Recipe
This recipe for small batch wild black raspberry jam is my favorite because it only has three ingredients and no pectin. All you need are raspberries, granulated white sugar, and lemon juice.
Elderflower Wine: The Delicious Essence of Summer
Capture the essence of summertime with this easy elderflower wine ricipe that’s super simple to make.
Yellow Trout Lily Uses, Identification, and Habitat
Believe it or not, there are many yellow trout lily uses. From being an ancestral food source to having many medicinal properties. This is a little talked about plant that In my opinion deserves more attention.
Foraging Garlic Mustard Weed: A Delicious Invasive
An unassuming wild green with a delicious peppery flavor, garlic mustard weed is an excellent plant to start foraging.
Wild Violet Honey – Nectar of the Spring Gods
Spring is finally here, that days are getting longer and we’ve had a few days of consistent warmth. It’s time to make some wild violet honey.
Syrup of Violets: The Perfect Ode to Spring
Syrup of violets is the perfect springtime and early summer treat that’s perfect for special celebrations like Mother’s Day, bridal showers and weddings.
Ultimate Guide to Foraging Violets for Food and Medicine
Foraging violets couldn’t be easier in many parts of the US. The tend to grow plentifully, in fact, are often considered invasive, which is good for us foragers and wildcrafters. This allows us to forage violets til our hearts content!
Wildcrafting Purple Dead Nettle for Food and Medicine
Purple dead nettle is a highly nutritious wild edible herb that also has many medicinal properties. Learn how to identify, prepare and use purple dead nettle.
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