foraging

Wildcrafting and Growing Goldenseal
December 11, 2024 · · Growing

What is wildcrafting? Discover the practice of wildcrafting and growing goldenseal and learn how to make a homemade tincture, salve, or tea from wildcrafted herbs.

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Plant Foraging — Ramps: A Treat in Early Spring
February 21, 2024 · · Self-Reliance

Where to find wild ramps, their health benefits, how to start growing your own, and how to prepare this versatile plant.

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Using Foraging to Teach Plant Biology (and More)
February 4, 2023 · · Self-Reliance

I hope that this whets your appetite to explore and teach with the world of edible plants that are bursting out of every corner beyond your door.

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Identify and Store Nuts for the Winter
December 29, 2022 · · Self-Reliance

Scarlet leaves are among us as the nights become cooler. If you are starting to feel a little squirrelly, you are not alone.

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The Underutilized American Acorn
September 21, 2022 · · Self-Reliance

For those with an eye to see, the acorn is very likely the most underutilized food source in the United States.

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Collecting Wild Mushrooms

Nature’s bounty is endless. All it takes to harvest wild foods requires to be at the right place at the right time.

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Foraging For Prickly Pear Cactus

Though generally regarded as a desert plant, the prickly pear cactus is actually rather widespread.

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