Using What Nature Gives Us – Wild plants are abundant, flourishing in fields, meadows, woodlands, and seaside! These plants teach us about healing and nourish those who have a calling to walk the green path. Here you’ll find my favorite wild edible food foraging recipes made from wild “weeds” and plants that grow in our backyard gardens and in forested areas. Learn how to make delicious edible, medicinal, and healthy recipes with what grows naturally around us.
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.
Ramps vs Lily of the Valley: Safety Tips for Foragers Read More »
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.
10 Easy Spring Foraging Finds for Food and Medicine Read More »
Discover the surprising benefits of purple dead nettle tea, a natural remedy for allergies, inflammation, and more. Embrace nature’s healing power.
Purple Dead Nettle Tea: Brewing the Perfect Cup Read More »
Dive into our guide on harvesting mullein. Learn the best practices for collecting, drying, storing, and utilizing mullein for its medicinal properties.
Harvesting Mullein: An Amazing Herbal Ally Read More »
Craft your own lilac salve from the heart of nature using fragrant lilac infused oil, a true gift for your skin’s well-being.
Crafting Lilac Salve: Easy Beginner’s Recipe Read More »
Unlock the beauty of lilac oil: Learn its benefits for skin, soothing properties, and simple infusion methods for radiant, nourished skin.
How to Make Lilac Oil, Its Benefits, and How to Use It Read More »
Discover the healing power of Northeastern forests with our guide on medicinal trees and their uses, blending ancient wisdom with nature’s bounty.
30 Northeastern Medicinal Trees and Their Uses Read More »
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.
Easy Foraged and Fermented Pine Needle Soda (recipe + instructions) Read More »
Discover the diverse uses for pine in winter, from crafting and healing to culinary delights, and embrace the magic of this versatile evergreen.
The Many Uses for Pine: Nature’s Winter Gift Read More »
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.
Best Books about Northeast Foraging: My Favorites List Read More »
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.
The Ultimate Guide to Foraging for Ramps Read More »
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.
What is Witch Hazel For? A Powerful Herbal Ally Read More »
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.
Harvesting Black Walnuts (The Best Way to Gather, Clean, And Cure Them) Read More »
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.
Learning the Herb Boneset: A Useful Native Medicinal Plant Read More »
Here’s everything you need to know about plantain weed, including how to identify and use this edible and medicinal herb.
Amazing Plantain Weed: Nature’s Wonder Herb Read More »
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 Homemade Calendula Cream: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide Read More »
