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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.
The Birch Tree: Healing Traditions Rooted in New England’s Forests
Explore the magic and medicine of the birch tree in New England—learn its healing uses, folklore, and ancestral significance in herbal and Indigenous traditions.
Foraging Wineberries (Rubus phoenicolasius): Sweet Finds & Invasive Realities on My New Land
Learn how to identify, forage, and manage wineberries (Rubus phoenicolasius)—a tasty yet invasive plant found across eastern woodlands and forest edges.
Self-heal Oxymel: A Simple Witchy Recipe with Real Health Benefits
Discover the healing magic of self-heal oxymel—a simple, witchy herbal remedy made with Prunella vulgaris, raw honey, and apple cider vinegar.
Self-Heal: How to Identify and Forage This Common Yet Powerful Herb
Learn how to identify and forage self-heal (Prunella vulgaris subsp. lanceolata), a native herb with a rich history of traditional use and wildcrafting.
Mugwort Oxymel: Folklore, Benefits, and a Simple Recipe
Learn how to make mugwort oxymel—a sweet, tangy herbal tonic rooted in folklore, crafted with calming herbs for ritual, reflection, and seasonal support.
Easy Homemade Facial Scrub With Herbs for Glowing Skin
Create a homemade facial scrub with herbs like calendula and plantain. This natural recipe supports glowing skin and mindful, seasonal self-care.
May Magic: How to Make Delicious Lilac Syrup
Celebrate lilac season with this easy lilac syrup recipe. Capture the fleeting beauty of spring in a bottle to enjoy in drinks, desserts, and more.
DIY Chamomile Extract for Sleep: Ancient Traditions to Modern Uses
Discover chamomile extract’s calming power, rooted in ancient traditions and backed by science. Learn to make it at home and explore its benefits for restful sleep and well-being.
Create Your Own Herbal Skin Toner Using Evergreens
Create a soothing evergreen-infused skin toner using Eastern red cedar or other evergreens to balance and refresh your skin with nature’s healing properties.
Make Witch Hazel Extract in a Few Easy Steps
Learn to make your own witch hazel extract with just twigs, water, and vodka—a natural, potent skin toner that’s gentle, sustainable, and rich in healing properties.
How to Dry Evergreens Using a Dehydrator
Learn how to dry evergreens like cedar and pine using a dehydrator to preserve their medicinal properties for year-round use in teas, skincare, and herbal preparations.
Wild Rose Hips Oxymel: Perfect for Seasonal Wellness
Discover the magic of foraging wild rose hips with this nourishing rose hip oxymel recipe—perfect for immune support and seasonal wellness during colder months.
Rabbit Tobacco: A Forgotten Herb Revisited
Discover the rich history of rabbit tobacco, its medicinal benefits, and how to identify it in the wild. Explore the uses of this native plant right in your backyard.
The Magic of Berry Season: Symbolism, Folklore, and Health Benefits
Explore the enchanting world of berry season, delving into the symbolism and folklore of wild berries. Discover the health benefits of elderberries, wild blueberries, huckleberries, and more, as we celebrate the abundance of late summer in New England.
Local Herbs: 3 Best Approaches to Sourcing Herbs
With the growing interest in herbal medicine, many wonder about sourcing herbs sustainably. This guide explores the best practices for cultivating, wildcrafting, and purchasing local herbs to ensure ethical and eco-friendly herbal remedies.
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