My first encounter with horsetail didn’t impress me much. My mom-in-law pointed out the plant growing near a beach, explaining that native Indians used it to scrub with, much like we’d use a plastic bottlebrush today. The plant she pointed to was easy enough to recognize – a stalk with stiff “bristles” coming out on […]
Canning Wild Oyster Mushrooms
The season is short, so we get what we can, when we can. This usually means we have more oyster mushrooms than we can use while they are fresh. If you have a pressure cooker and an abundance of wild oyster mushrooms, this simple recipe will allow you to can your harvest of wild mushrooms […]
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 For Yarrow – (Achillea Millefolium)
Although I love many herbs, Yarrow is one of my absolute favorites. It has been there through hard postpartum times, and during all those cuts and bruises. Foraging for Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium) is simple, easy, something everyone can do (Yes even kids!). They practically everywhere from suburbs to mountains. You will find Yarrow in full […]
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 […]
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