Wild Fireweed grows everywhere here. It lines the roads and fills the valleys, bringing a vibrant splash of color in an otherwise green temperate rainforest. Also called Willowherb, Wild Fireweed is not only edible, it has some minor medicinal uses, too. Learn more about this wonderful wild edible and increase your foraging knowledge! Wild Fireweed […]
Did you know there are dozens of wild herbs you can forage? Find out the best herbs to find growing wild throughout the year.
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
Did you know there are dozens of wild herbs you can forage? Find out the best herbs to find growing wild throughout the year.
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
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
Clover is a widely available edible wild plant with medicinal uses. Here's what to know about identifying and using edible clover.
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
Just about everyone knows what ginger looks like and that it's a tropical plant. Before modern international trade, fresh ginger was a real treat. Early colonists in the US found a tasty substitute that that
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
Plantain has a long history of use as a healing plant, often called nature's band-aid. Here’s everything you need to know about foraging and using plantain!
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 […]
Edible weeds are all around us, and they are often medicinal too. Here are 12 easy to forage for, wild-growing, strong, and nutritious weeds!
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
Goldenrod is helpful for making salves for sore muscles, tea for your kidneys, and may be useful for respiratory woes.
Common purslane is a highly nutritious edible and medicinal plant that readily grows. Learn to find, identify, use and purslane!
Late summer foraging is an exciting time to find edible berries, flowers, mushrooms and more! Get started with this guide for beginners.
Lady’s Thumb (Persicaria maculosa and other Persicaria) is a common everyday garden weed that's both edible and medicinal. What is Lady’s Thumb? Lady’s Thumb (Persicaria maculosa) and other members of the Persicaria genus, often known
It's that time of year to go foraging for blackberries, the ultimate plant for beginning foragers with tasty berries and medicinal leaves.
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
Self-heal is a common herb, a highly nutritious edible plant, and a medicinal powerhouse that is also known as heal-all or woundwort.
As the opioid epidemic worsens, people are desperate for natural pain relief options. Wild lettuce has been used for millennia as a natural herbal pain reliever, and now survivalists are touting it as a form
Horsetail (Equisetum sp.) is a common edible and medicinal wild weed that grows just about everywhere. It's been around since the time of the dinosaurs, and it knows how to thrive in a variety of
Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) is a common edible and medicinal wildflower that's easy to find and identify. It's most commonly used to treat bug bites and poison ivy, but that's just the beginning. A few years
Foraging for edible wild plants is an invaluable skill for preppers as survival will often depend on eating what's available.
Quickly preserve your fall harvest of Chanterelle Mushrooms by dehydrating them.
Fiddleheads are a delicious Spring delicacy when properly cleaned and cooked. They are a great wild vegetable served with meats and seafood!
I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. More details here. The appearance of stinging nettles in my neighborhood is exciting, because it marks the beginning of the foraging season! Last year, spring came in so late that we were desperate enough to go collect nettles that had just barely […]
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
Spring is a great time for foraging! Learn what to forage in spring with this list of 20 edible and medicinal plants and fungi. Spring foraging is fun!
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
Yellow wood sorrel (Oxalis stricta) is a tasty edible weed you'll likely find in your garden or along a hiking trail. Also known as sour grass or shamrock, wood sorrel is a wild plant worth knowing. #foraging #sourgrass
Mulberries are a delicious foraged food loaded with flavor and healthy antioxidants, and you can probably find them growing in your neighborhood. Here's what to know about foraging and preparing mulberries, with 20 ways to use them in delicious mulberry recipes. #mulberry #foraging
Find out what jewelweed plant is (AKA Touch-me-not), how to identify it in the wild or in your garden, and some of its many medicinal uses.
This pine salve is made with infused pine oil that will moisturize and heal winter skin ailments and has aromatherapy benefits, too!
Tips and instructions on how to find, harvest pine nuts, specifially the American pinon nuts Pinus edulis or Pinus monophylla.
Make the most of common yard weeds by using white clover for food and medicine with these easy tips and recipes.
Explore foraging basics and connect with nature! Learn self-sufficiency through wildcrafting native plants, and sustainable harvesting tips.
