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Edible Weeds
Burdock – A Valuable, Vigorous Vegetable
Cultivated for thousands of years in Japan, globally, burdock root has become a sought-after root vegetable that provides us with a plethora of vital nutrients.
Read MoreChickweed in Your Salad and in Your Medicine Cabinet
Chickweed’s flavour is a refreshing burst of spring goodness. This versatile food is nutritious, easy to grow and easy to harvest that tastes delicious.
Read MoreDon’t Get Ticked While Foraging
As foragers we are probably the closest to nature than most other individuals. When gathering our favourite goodies this may put us right into harms way with ticks. Many websites provide great information about avoiding areas with ticks, but the reality is that they can be in your bac
Read MoreGrow a Weed Garden
Mar 30, 2020
If you haven’t space to create a weed garden, then allow a few unwelcome visitors to grow among your cultivated plants. Controlled gardening is a great way to grow the plants and flowers you want to see, but it also allows the wild plants to help your soil and provide nutrient-rich fo
Read MorePollinator Weed Gardens
Bee the buzz in your neighborhood this year and plant low-to-no maintenance edible wild plants in your garden to attract the many variety of bees. Whether bees are in decline in your area or not, having a beautiful wild edible garden that brings pollinators to your property is win-win
Read MoreLemon Balm Grows Wild
Aug 16, 2019
Lemon Balm is a citrus-scented, aromatic herb that grows wild. Having many applications, lemon balm is well-worth using one way or another on a daily basis.
Read MoreChickweed as Food and Chickweed Tincture
Chickweed is an incredible wild plant that tastes amazing and is used a lot in herbalism. There is no shortage of nutrients in chickweed or what chickweed can do for our health.
Read MoreWeeds Indicate Soil Health
Weeds can be a headache for those who strive to have a “perfect” garden, yet in reality, many weeds are the best source of food and medicine that's available not just for us – but for our gardens as well. Even for us gardeners, weeds can be very helpful if we know a few basic principl
Read MorePurslane Nutrition Facts and Recipes
Purslane contains a high density of several nutrients that are beneficial to our health. Although there are many ways to add this valuable wild plant into our diet, perhaps the most enjoyable way is by making a purslane smoothie and using this to make popsicles.
Read MoreD.I.Y. Green Smoothie Powder
Jun 01, 2018
Green smoothie powders are very expensive yet can provide us with a lot of badly-needed nutrients. Take control of your health and your budget by making your own green smoothie powder! The ingredients are free and all you need to invest is a little time.
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 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 MoreEdible Wild Food – A communiqué
Sep 17, 2017
When I started EdibleWildFood.com six years ago I had no idea where this journey would take me. It has been an incredible experience meeting so many wonderful people both in person and online!
Read MoreBotanical Art
Aug 10, 2017
Botanical artwork has been appreciated for educational and enjoyment purposes for about 3,500 years. Foragers and plant lovers alike appreciate the visual value of botanical art.
Read MoreBoosting Your Immune System
Our immune system never rests; it’s always using the foods and beverages (and other factors) we ingest to build and maintain a healthy immune system. It only makes sense to give our immune system what it needs to make its job easier.
Read MoreWeeds as Soil Indicators
Reading the signs that nature has provided for us can help all gardeners create an amazing garden. Weeds provide us with a wealth of knowledge that should be valued.
Read MoreUgly Little Greens – A Book Review
I've known Mia for a few years and can certainly attest that her book “Ugly Little Greens: Gourmet Dishes Crafted from Foraged Ingredients” is without a doubt, a must-have cookbook to have in your kitchen. Whether you're a home cook or a chef, this book has great recipes you'll love!
Read MoreHow to Take a Leek in the Woods
Wild leeks are a wonderful culinary way to welcome the spring. Sustainable harvesting practices of this spring ephemeral is important, more so in areas in which they do not grow in abundance.
Read MoreWinter Survival Food
