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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.
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.
Harvesting Black Walnuts (The Best Way to Gather, Clean, And Cure Them)
Black Walnuts are a delicious treat, but unfortunately, harvesting them can be a labor-intensive process. This guide will walk you through the steps of harvesting black walnuts and give you some tips that I’ve learned along the way that will hopefully help you out in the process.
Learning the Herb Boneset: A Useful Native Medicinal Plant
While you might have never heard of the herb boneset, it has been used for centuries for its medicinal uses. It is best known as a fever reducer, digestive aid, pain reliever and to stop coughs. On this page, you will learn all about the herb boneset and its traditional and medicinal uses.
Amazing Plantain Weed: Nature’s Wonder Herb
Here’s everything you need to know about plantain weed, including how to identify and use this edible and medicinal herb.
How to Make Homemade Calendula Cream: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide
Create soothing, nourishing calendula cream at home. Follow this step-by-step guide to infuse calendula petals and blend with skin-loving ingredients. Pamper your skin!
How To Make A Dried Wild Flower Wreath In 6 Easy Steps
Making a homemade wild flower wreath is a unique way to incorporate a variety of floral colors and textures—some of which you can easily forage from your own backyard. This article walks you through how to make your own dried wild flower wreath.
The Magic of Mugwort, the Mother of Herbs
Mugwort is magical and mysterious. It has a long history of traditional use as a medical herb, cure-all, and culinary flavoring. Mugwort will boost your health and healing potential.
Incredible Juniper Berries: Identification, Uses & Benefits
Juniper berries have many uses. This article explains how to identify juniper berries, their medicinal uses, and how to cook with them.
4 Easy Winter Foraging Finds (and How to Use Them)
4 Easy Winter Foraging Finds (and How to Use Them) – This quick read offers four easy winter foraging finds and how to use these edible and medical plants.
