Edible Wild Food
Medicinal Uses of Chickweed
Traditionally harvested as a vegetable, chickweed has earned a spot in the heart of many herbalists and self-healers. Chickweed is best known for its ability to cool inflammation and speed healing for internal or external flare-ups.
Read MoreHow to Make an Herbal Salve
Making an herbal salve is easier than you think. Taking advantage of the powerful plants that grow everywhere and creating your own ointments is fun and they make great gifts for your loved ones.
Read MoreIn Defence of Invasive Plants
Our planet is constantly evolving and that means many plants have become extinct over the eons. Many more will follow. Instead of fighting against nature, we should be working with it in order to better sustain local ecosystems.
Read MoreWinter Weed Identification
Feb 19, 2018
Foragers and outdoor enthusiasts who appreciate nature can learn about plants even in the winter months. Winter weed identification makes getting out in the colder months fun, and it can be beneficial to those who enjoy learning about plants.
Read MoreHeart Healthy Hawthorn
Feb 12, 2018
Hawthorn leaves, flowers, and berries have been praised for centuries due to their heart elevating properties. Whether they are used in herbal preparations or in the kitchen as a valuable food source, the hawthorn is a win-win.
Read MoreSprouts for Your Health
When fresh, nutrient-dense produce is not available then it only makes sense to sprout your nutrition! Sprouting is easy, inexpensive and fast. Alfalfa sprouts are one of the most nourishing foods we can eat and the health benefits of these, and all sprouts, make it well-worth having
Read MoreCreating Herbal Baths
Bathing in warm water infused with the healing properties of wild plants, herbs, essential oils, organic apple cider vinegar, and salts create a calm, healing way to care for yourself. The best part of all is you can make herbal delights with foraged plants that are best suited for yo
Read MoreWhat’s In Your Tea Bag?
Are chemicals lurking in tea bags? Knowing the source and safety of the brand of tea you enjoy is just as important as knowing exactly what is in the tea bag.
Read MoreHow to Identify Wild Mushrooms
Our world of “information on demand” has clouded over the necessity of being patient when it comes to foraging safety, especially mushrooms. This article is a great start on learning how to properly identify mushrooms.
Read MoreWinter Survival Food
