Edible Wild Food
Edible Wild Food Testing
The Universal Edibility Test is important to follow before consuming foraged foods. Many wild plants, berries, shrubs, flowers, and trees taste great - but they can also cause serious health problems if not tested first. Always test a new foraged food before eating.
Read MoreProbiotics: A Gut Feeling for Good Health
The roots of many wild plants contain inulin which becomes an extremely valuable probiotic to have in our lower intestine.
Read MoreAutumn Foraging
There are many autumn foraging opportunities out there to be had. Don't pack away your tools for the season – not quite yet! Get out your shovel, trowel and knife because the fall time is a great time for root collecting and perhaps some fungi if you're lucky.
Read MoreKudzu: Love Hate Relationship
Kudzu is an invasive plant that literally can engulf any standing object in its way and it is hard to eradicate. If you can't beat it - then be sure to eat it!
Read MoreBotany in a Day: Book Review
Jul 01, 2015
Botany in a Day is a must-have book for anyone interested in plants and foraging. No matter your foraging skill level, this well-written book is a valuable tool to have in your library.
Read MoreHarvesting Nature’s Bounty – A Review
May 14, 2015
Kevin Duffy is a well-seasoned wild food educator in southern Indiana. The second edition of his Harvesting Nature's Bounty is now available. This 296-page book is a great resource for the beginner or intermediate forager.
Read MoreMay is Morel Month
May 07, 2015
May is morel month and many a forager is out there in hopes of finding this popular fungi. Discovering morels can be a hit or miss situation but either way the search for them makes for a great outing.
Read MoreEat Your Landscape
Apr 07, 2015
When designing a new garden or giving your existing garden a new look then considering an edible landscape makes sense. Not only can you create a visual oasis by having an edible landscape, but you will have free, nutritious food to benefit from as well!
Read MoreStinging Nettle Improves Cancer Drug
Mar 23, 2015
Warwick University researchers recently discovered that a chemical in stinging nettle dramatically improves the efficacy of a current cancer drug.
Read MoreEdible Wild Plants Pictorial Guide
