Did you know there are dozens of wild herbs you can forage? Find out the best herbs to find growing wild throughout the year.

Fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium), also known as rosebay willowherb, is an edible wild plant often found in disturbed areas. Fireweed is one of those distinctive plants that's easy to identify and plentiful around the globe. The

Clover is a widely available edible wild plant with medicinal uses. Here's what to know about identifying and using edible clover.

Lamb's quarters is considered a weed but is also valued as an edible and nutritious plant. Find out when and where to forage for Lamb's quarters.

Edible wild berries and fruit are some of the most rewarding things to find when you're out foraging wild edible plants. Wild berries and fruits often don't require preparation and cooking, unlike roots and greens.

Have you ever foraged chickweed? This common wild plant is tasty and medicinal. Learn more about chickweed benefits and uses in the kitchen and home remedy toolkit.

Did you know there are dozens of wild herbs you can forage? Find out the best herbs to find growing wild throughout the year.

Common mallow (Malva neglecta) is a useful edible weed you may find growing in your garden. Here's what to know about foraging & using it. #ediblewildplants

You’ll learn the parts of ground elder used as food and medicine, harvest time, nutrition and other ways humans use this amazing plant - Read more!

There is often vigorous disagreement among botanists and seasoned foragers about the difference in wild onion and wild garlic plants. Sometimes it even crosses over into whether they are different plants at all. Take a look at the characteristics of each and see for yourself how clear it can be.

It’s my dream someday to live an entire summer on foraged food, and in many cases that will mean giving up some of my favorite treats and comfort foods. While there are many foraged cof…

Wondering if that plant in your garden is yummy purslane or toxic spurge? Check out this detailed guide to help you correctly distinguish between spurge and purslane. #foraging #poisonous plants

Learn about identifying purslane, a nutriitous edible wild plant. Here's how to identify purslane as well as purslane look alikes to watch out for.

Wondering if that plant in your garden is yummy purslane or toxic spurge? Check out this detailed guide to help you correctly distinguish between spurge and purslane. #foraging #poisonous plants

Bunchberries (Cornus canadensis) are an easy to identify wild edible berry with a number of uses (beyond fresh eating). Their sweet flavor, combined with a high pectin content makes them the …

Burdock is a hardy, multi-purpose herb. If you're thinking of growing burdock in your garden, this guide will tell you all you need to know to get started.

Forage all across the country with this informative guide to 274 edible plants, presented by expert Green Deane. Eating wild edibles is in our genes, and it can be healthy fun! It's seasonal, sufficient, varied, and provides plenty of nutrients. It yields the satisfaction born of food independence and competence. There's no packaging, no labeling, no advertising, and no genetic tinkering involved. But which plants should you eat—and when should you eat them? Let “Green Deane" Jordan guide you with Eat the Weeds. Green Deane teaches foraging classes and runs a popular foraging website (also called Eat the Weeds). Now he's sharing his expertise with you. Eat the Weeds presents 274 wild foods and helps you to find, identify, and harvest them. The book begins with an introduction that includes tips for using this comprehensive book. The weeds are organized alphabetically, and an extensive index further helps you find what you're looking for. Plus, a fascinating and informative table aids in choosing plants based on their notable nutrients! Perhaps you recognize a shortage in your diet of a specific vitamin and/or mineral. This guide points you to the plants that could remedy it. The information appeals to everyone from foragers, gardeners, and nature-lovers to raw food enthusiasts, vegans, and survivalists. Each entry includes an introduction to the plant and recommended methods for preparing it, as well as its nutritional information. Yes, nearly every featured wild edible includes a full nutrition table! Color photographs and visual descriptions assist you in field identification, and Green Deane's insights are invaluable, whether you're a beginning forager or someone with plenty of experience. Foraging is a treasure hunt, so eat healthier, save money, and have fun while enjoying Earth's delicious and nutritious bounty.

A professionally-vetted list of the best foraging books on wild foods and herbs, written by experts in the field.

Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule) is a common edible wild weed that's easy to find, and just as easy to identify. What is Henbit? Also known as Common Henbit, Greater Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle, Deadnettle, or Fairy Horns,

Herbalists know that burdock root is powerful medicine, but most would be surprised to learn that the burdock is edible as well. Burdock leaves, stalks and roots are edible and can be downright tasty if you

In this comprehensive guide, we'll discuss how to find (and sell) wild ginseng. We'll also look at some of the legal and moral responsibilities of hunting this rare plant.

This Forager's Guide to Plant Identification will help you to learn to observe plant patterns, and to learn plants by family. It also has recommendations on how to take your foraging and wildcrafting skills to a whole new level.

A Seasonal Guide to Nature's Wild Harvests

Scientific Name(s): Verbascum thapsus Abundance: uncommon What: leaves, flowers How: both leaves and flowers as tea and smoked Where: dry, sunny areas When: summer, fall Nutritional Value: medicinal Other Uses: dried stalks used for fire drills, leaves used as lamp wicks, Dangers: fine hairs on leaves can be an irritant. Do not consume seeds. Medicinal Summary: Flowers/Leaves/Stems - improves respiratory issues and inflammations; anti-inflammatory; antimicrobial; expectorant; soothes earaches (tisane, tincture, infused oil, smoked) Leaf Arrangement: The leaves are arranged in a rosette at the base in the first year, and alternately on the stem in the second year. Leaf Shape: The leaves are oblong to lanceolate, large, and can be up to 12 inches in length and 5 inches in width at the base, becoming smaller up the stem. Leaf Venation: The venation is pinnate, with a prominent central vein and several smaller veins branching out to the leaf edges. Leaf Margin: The margins are entire, meaning they are smooth and not toothed. Leaf Color: The leaves are a soft, gray-green color due to a dense covering of fine hairs. Flower Structure: The 5-pointed flowers are small and densely packed in a tall, elongated spike at the top of the stem. Each flower is about 0.5 inches in diameter. Flower Color: The flowers are usually bright yellow. Fruit: The plant produces a small, round capsule as its fruit. Seed: The seeds are tiny, numerous, and brown. Stem: The stem is sturdy, erect, and can grow up to 2 to 8 feet tall. It is also covered in fine hairs. Hairs: The plant is characterized by a thick layer of woolly hairs on both the stems and leaves. Height: Verbascum thapsus typically reaches a height of 2 to 8 feet. 2nd-year Mullein plants. 2nd-year Mullein gone to flowering. 1st-year Mullein plant Close-up of flowers Close-up of leaves Mullein root. Dried mullein stalk. Close-up of dried mullein flowers/stalk. Texas distribution, attributed to U. S. Department of Agriculture. The marked counties are guidelines only. Plants may appear in other counties, especially if used in landscaping. North American distribution, attributed to U. S. Department of Agriculture. Mullein tea is made from the leaves of a 1st-year plant and is considered a good cough suppressant. A similar tea can be made from the root after cleaning, peeling, and dicing. Although the leaves feel soft and fuzzy they do not make good "wild" toilet paper as the small hairs can get stuck in your skin which is very uncomfortable. The dried leaves were smoked to help with assorted head/chest sickness. The dried flowers have a pleasant flavor. Avoid consuming the seeds as they contain Rotenone, a poisonous material that is particularly bad for fish and other plants. Buy my book! Outdoor Adventure Guides Foraging covers 70 of North America's tastiest and easy to find wild edibles shown with the same big pictures as here on the Foraging Texas website.

You’ll learn the parts of Sowthistle used as food and medicine, harvest time, nutrition and other ways humans use this amazing plant.

Poisonous Berries can cause intense symptoms, and some can even be fatal. Learn these common toxic berries and fruits to avoid when out foraging wild edible plants. Every summer I spend countless hours foraging wild

Wondering if that plant in your garden is yummy purslane or toxic spurge? Check out this detailed guide to help you correctly distinguish between spurge and purslane. #foraging #poisonous plants

Elderberries are somewhat of a superfood that has been forgotten over time in Europe. As more exotic fruits and berries have gotten space in our supermarkets we forgot that we have one of the most healthy and versatile berries here at home. The elderberry is packed with anti-oxidants, bioflavonoids, vitamin C, A and B - as well as large amounts of amino acids. In fact - a small spoon of elderberry jelly or jam on your toast in the morning covers most of your daily need of vitamin C. In Eastern medicine the elderberry is used to lower cholesterol and

A healing herb known for its headache relief, this guide covers the history, benefits, uses, and how to harvest feverfew.

Learn how to identify and forage for wild violets, plus how to harvest, preserve, and use them. Often considered a backyard weed, violets provide value to native butterflies, bees, and wildlife, and they offer food and herbal benefits for humans too!

You’ll learn the parts of Daisy used as food and medicine, harvest time, nutrition and other ways humans use this amazing plant - Read more!

This dish in luxury in every sense, your going to need to forage a lot of wild strawberries and everything is full fat. Not everyone is going to be able to do it because of the sheer weight of this most amazing wild food that you need however, this is what makes it even more special!Wild Strawberry Ice Cream Foraging Wild StrawberryForaging wild strawberries in the UK can be a delightful and rewarding experience. These small, delicious fruits grow abundantly in various habitats, including woodl

Poison hemlock is a highly toxic plant that every forager should know how to identify. Here are tips for how to identify poison hemlock.

Walking at the edge of the woods in early June I ran across a breathtaking tree that I’d never noticed before. It was covered in white flowers with an intoxicating tropical scent. …

Elecampane (Inula helenium) is a perennial herb that grows wild around the world. It’d been used for generations as a flavoring and condiment, and it’s still used to make abs…

While most honeysuckle berries you'll find growing wild are poisonous, some types of honeysuckle berries grown in the garden are edible. Here's what to know about edible honeysuckle vs poisonous honeysuckle.

Like the fresh herb, plantain tincture is an excellent soothing, anti-inflammatory remedy for bug bites, stings, and other skin irritations. It also has some impressive properties for internal health. Plantain tincture may help support digestive