Even when foraging from a pristine forest or organic backyard it is necessary to clean the collected plants. Insects can be living inside flowers, animals may have walked on leaves, and any other number of things might need to be removed from the surface. Clean foraged plants in 4 easy steps so that they can […]
Lilacs are such a lovely part of spring and summer in my opinion. They’re gorgeous and their amazing scent fills the air in my little town every year, making every a walk a complete sensory experience. The flowers are also completely edible. Get creative in your kitchen this spring with these ways to eat lilacs. Preparing […]
Spring is a special time. The earth is waking up from a winter’s nap and most of us are antsy to get outside into the fresh green, outdoors. Be sure to take the harvest basket on those outdoor walks and do some early spring foraging. These plants tend to be among the first to pop up […]
Dandelions are one of those things on this earth that people either love or hate, it seems. I happen to love them, I never see them as something that ruins a lawn, but rather I see it as a field of sunny yellow wildflowers. I see them as beautiful and full purpose. This spring begin […]
Fall is the time to harvest dandelion roots. These tenacious roots pack a medicinal and delicious punch. A cup of dandelion root tea is healing and comforting all by itself. We can increase and extract those therapeutic benefits by making dandelion root infused honey. Benefits of Dandelion Root Dandelion roots are believed to help secrete […]
The air is getting crisper, chillier here in northwest Montana. Our first frost is imminent and that means it will soon be time to get out and harvest rose hips from all the wild spots we’ve been walking. Make the most of rose hips for food and medicine at home with these easy ideas. These floral […]
