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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.

Foraging Northern Spicebush: A Delicious Wild Spice
Discover how to identify, harvest, and cook with the aromatic plant, Northern Spicebush. Bring its unique flavors to your table.

Purple Dead Nettle Look-alikes: Henbit and Ground Ivy
Discover how to identify purple dead nettle look-alikes, including henbit and ground ivy, with key features and foraging tips.

Motherwort Uses: A Woman’s Valuable Ally
Discover many motherwort uses from menstrual support to anxiety relief. Learn 3 easy ways to prepare this versatile herb – teas, tinctures & decoctions.

Ramps vs Lily of the Valley: Safety Tips for Foragers
Discover the key differences in ramps vs lily of the valley to forage safely and sustainably. Learn to identify each plant and enjoy nature’s bounty.

10 Easy Spring Foraging Finds for Food and Medicine
Discover 10 easy spring foraging finds for food and medicine in this guide to nature’s seasonal bounty. Unlock the secrets of the wild this spring.

Purple Dead Nettle Tea: Brewing the Perfect Cup
Discover the surprising benefits of purple dead nettle tea, a natural remedy for allergies, inflammation, and more. Embrace nature’s healing power.

Harvesting Mullein: An Amazing Herbal Ally
Dive into our guide on harvesting mullein. Learn the best practices for collecting, drying, storing, and utilizing mullein for its medicinal properties.

Crafting Lilac Salve: Easy Beginner’s Recipe
Craft your own lilac salve from the heart of nature using fragrant lilac infused oil, a true gift for your skin’s well-being.

How to Make Lilac Oil, Its Benefits, and How to Use It
Unlock the beauty of lilac oil: Learn its benefits for skin, soothing properties, and simple infusion methods for radiant, nourished skin.

30 Northeastern Medicinal Trees and Their Uses
Discover the healing power of Northeastern forests with our guide on medicinal trees and their uses, blending ancient wisdom with nature’s bounty.

Easy Foraged and Fermented Pine Needle Soda (recipe + instructions)
Discover the refreshing world of homemade fermented pine needle soda! Join me in exploring its benefits and easy homemade recipe with instructions in this quick guide.

The Many Uses for Pine: Nature’s Winter Gift
Discover the diverse uses for pine in winter, from crafting and healing to culinary delights, and embrace the magic of this versatile evergreen.

Best Books about Northeast Foraging: My Favorites List
Discover the best books on Northeast foraging! Explore a curated list of my favorite resources for identifying and preparing wild edibles and medicinal plants in the Northeastern part of the US. Enhance your foraging adventures with these invaluable guides.

The Ultimate Guide to Foraging for Ramps
One of the first things I look forward to in early spring is foraging for ramps. They’re nutritious, delicious , and versatile as to its culinary uses.

What is Witch Hazel For? A Powerful Herbal Ally
Discover the uses of witch hazel in this blog post. Learn what it is, its benefits, how to use it, and how to make your own witch hazel extract.
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