There's a theory that the tastiest things need the best defenses. If you've ever stepped on or brushed by a bull thistle, you've experienced their robust defense system. What on earth are they hiding behind
Foraging for edible wild plants is an invaluable skill for preppers as survival will often depend on eating what's available.
Gathering, drying, and using clover is so simple! If you are a beginner at using wild edibles, then learning how to preserve white clover is the place to start! #foraging #foodpreservation #whiteclover #wildedibles #howtoforage #homesteading #eattheyard #eatthelawn
Shrub is a delicious probiotic drink that was popular in the 1700s. It's also self-preserving, so it can sit out without refrigeration.
Clover is a widely available edible wild plant with medicinal uses. Here's what to know about identifying and using edible clover.
There's a theory that the tastiest things need the best defenses. If you've ever stepped on or brushed by a bull thistle, you've experienced their robust defense system. What on earth are they hiding behind
Foraging for medicinal plants and food in Canada's far north is fun. These seven useful plants grow wild right on our doorstep.
Although some people think of borage as a nuisance weed, this self-seeding herb has plenty of great uses around the home.
Goldenrod is helpful for making salves for sore muscles, tea for your kidneys, and may be useful for respiratory woes.
How to use Red Clover herb to take care of your health naturally. How I use red clover for menopause symptoms. Here's how to harvest, preserve and use red clover in your daily healthcare routine.
Lambsquarter is a vitamin-packed, nutritional powerhouse! It's so easy to dehydrate and use throughout the winter - learn how here!
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is a common wild weed that's both edible and medicinal. This particular weed should be in every herbalist's medicine cabinet, and it's easy to forage in the wild. Mullein is one of
Have you ever had a smell instantly remind you of something? The smell of a freshly dug sassafras root, dirt…
Commonly mistaken for a weed, purslane is one of the most nutritious vegetables on the planet. Find out how to identify it and use it in 20 delicious recipes! #purslane #verdolagas #foraging
Most of us can’t grow our own coffee, but we can easily find this wild coffee substitute! Here's how to make it cleavers coffee.
Wild lettuce is a popular weed with a myriad of uses, but these 6 plants look like it. Learn to identify it in a flash.
Learn how to identify and forage for plantain, a valuable first-aid “weed” that’s easy to find- perfect for beginning foragers and medicine makers! (This post was contributed by Melissa Keyser.) I just returned home from traveling
Though this plant is sometimes known as a weed, learning about the benefits might make you reconsider eliminating it from your garden.
It is very difficult to make activated charcoal, but if you're patient and respect the process, it can be done.
Plantain is amazing! Forage for and use this common backyard weed! You'll never spray it again! The Homesteading Hippy
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.
Commonly mistaken for a weed, purslane is one of the most nutritious vegetables on the planet. Find out how to identify it and use it in 20 delicious recipes! #purslane #verdolagas #foraging
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
Go foraging for dandelion greens, then make this bright and nutritious dandelion pesto!
Foraging for wild edibles has seen a resurgence in recent years as people seek a deeper connection to nature and a more sustainable way of sourcing food. One such wild treasure is sumac, a versatile and flavorful plant that has been used for centuries in various culinary and medicinal applications. In this blog post, we […]
Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) is wild, edible native plant that’s commonly used as a seasoning. Add a little wild flavor to your spice cabinet with this beautiful native plant.
Wondering what to do with elderberries? Here are a bunch of ideas for putting them to use-- including the basics of finding, harvesting, and prepping!
Self-heal is a common herb, a highly nutritious edible plant, and a medicinal powerhouse that is also known as heal-all or woundwort.
Horsetail is a nutritious plant that has been used for centuries medicinally. Here's how to recognize it and forage for it.
Learn about the identifying characteristics of red clover (Trifolium pratense), its health benefits, and how to make a simple foraged red clover recipe: wild tabbouleh.
It’s easy to become captivated by wild food and medicine. There’s a vitality to wild plants that is unsurpassed, and a nutrient load that is astonishing. We’ve handpicked our most trusted foraging blogs, YouTube channels, and podcasts to share with you.
Staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina) grows just about anywhere and everywhere all across the eastern part of the United States. All it needs is an abandoned field, highway median or roadside ditch and it's happy as
Comfrey is a wonder plant for your garden and for your medicine cabinet. It's time to start growing and foraging for comfrey!
The medicinal uses for mullein are vast and extensive. Learn about smoking mullein for cough and respiratory ailments, plus other medicinal values.
Make the most of common yard weeds by using white clover for food and medicine with these easy tips and recipes.
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
Yarrow is one of the most beneficial wild plants that there is. Foraging yarrow is easy, you might even have some in your own backyard!
Learn how to identify and forage for plantain, a valuable first-aid “weed” that’s easy to find- perfect for beginning foragers and medicine makers! (This post was contributed by Melissa Keyser.) I just returned home from traveling
Mullein is one of the most recognizable, medicinal and useful plants. Foraging for mullein is easy and fun!
Commonly mistaken for a weed, purslane is one of the most nutritious vegetables on the planet. Find out how to identify it and use it in 20 delicious recipes! #purslane #verdolagas #foraging
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is a common wild weed that's both edible and medicinal. This particular weed should be in every herbalist's medicine cabinet, and it's easy to forage in the wild. Mullein is one of
