When we moved to Canada’s subarctic boreal forest, I knew very little about foraging for medicinal plants and food. First of all, I didn’t know anything about harvesting, preserving, or preparing northern plants and berries. Instead, I was overwhelmed by learning about regular gardening in a harsh environment. As a result, I overlooked the great […]
Foraging Rosehips To Use In Home Recipes and Remedies
Have you seen wild roses growing in your neck of the woods? If so, keep an eye open for rosehips. Long used in recipes and herbal remedies across Europe and North America, foraging rosehips to make rosehip oil, tea, or other recipes is a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors, connect with nature and spend […]
Foraging For Chicory (Chicorium Intybus) – Benefits, Uses and Recipes
Have you been Foraging for Chicory? Many of you (at least in the Midwest) probably pass this very useful and medicinal plant daily through spring, summer and fall, trillions of times! Chichorium Intybus is a Perennial Herbaceous (a plant that doesn’t have a woody stem that consistently stays above ground when the plant dies off […]
Foraging For Wild Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) – Benefits, Uses and Recipes
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) is in the Lamiaceae Family which also hosts many other plants such as Mint, Basil, Lavender, and sage. The flowers of the plant are purple, pink, red or white, There are multiple flowers which make up a big bundle on ONE main stem! Perhaps you have seen Origanum Vulgare and didn’t know […]
Foraging Wild Edibles For Beginners
Foraging Wild Edibles For Beginners can be a bit overwhelming! I remember that feeling…… Walking into the woods SO excited to find something fit for your consumption; then looking around and not knowing the name of more than two plants. Before you get too involved in the collecting or harvesting of Wild Edibles it is […]
Foraging for Red Clover (Trifolium Pratense) – Benefits, Uses, and Recipes
Have you ever been foraging for Red Clover? Red clover (Trifolium Pratense) is common across the states, normally you will find this plant in the middle of a sunny area (it can grow in the shade as well though)! Many people take this plant for granted, perhaps they think because farmers use this plant as […]
