At the Zoom meeting Tuesday, I shared a few plants that are ready to gather in the fall. Here’s the list I shared with a few photos. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list – there are many more plants you can harvest throughout the fall and even the winter! Sumac (Rhus spp.) …
When it comes to wildcrafting, you should always know where you’re harvesting from!! It’s so important. Sides of roads, neighborhood streets, public parks… NEVER wildcraft form an area that has been sprayed or has been exposed to other toxins (runoff from roads etc.) Once you’ve identified a safe and healthy plant, or if you’re harvesting …
A couple of days ago I talked a little about foraging/wildcrafting stinging nettle. I’d like to share another quick recipe for you to try once those magic green leaves start popping up. Sometimes they’ll make an appearance even before all the snow is completely gone. So if you have a nettle spot, start checking for …
We are excited to announce our newest course… Children’s Herbal School! This course is intended to give you and your child guided exploration into the world of herbs. We officially open June 15, 2020 and run for 12 weeks. Each herb will be given a 2-week study time with activities to go with it. What’s …
Okay, I know it’s not spring yet, but our weather here in North Idaho sure feels like it! We’ve had temps in the 40s and rain – I can hardly believe it! We still have quite a bit of snow on our pastures, gardens and throughout our forest, but it’s still got me itching to …
Fall, winter and early spring bring opportunities for harvesting roots (as long as you don’t mind digging through the snow!) The Basics Make sure you’ve positively identified your plant and understand what you are looking for. Always collect from clean areas, as plants absorb toxic materials into their roots and leaves. Don’t be an “herb …
Have you eaten your weeds today? The farmers’ market isn’t the only place in town to find fresh, local produce. Check out our video to learn how to jazz up a salad using tasty, nutritious (and just plain beautiful!) wild greens and flowers growing outside your front door — things like lamb’s quarters, violets, pineapple …
Learning botany doesn’t have to be intimidating or boring You will feel more confident in your foraging and wildcrafting if you take the time to learn some basics. Don’t get too caught up in the details and have fun! So let’s talk about the basics of leaves… Leaf veins serve several function, regardless of their …
Pine needles are probably not the first thing that come to mind when you think of ingredients to turn into a sweet syrup. Humor us on this one and try it! I promise, you won’t be disappointed. When gathering your pine needles, focus on the young, pale green tips of the branch, as they are …
What could be better than homemade cookies? How about homemade cookies jazzed up with dandelion petals? Dandelions, aka Taraxacum officinale, are sadly considered by many to be only an annoying weed to be eradicated from the lawn. Those in the know understand that dandelions – from the top of the flowers all the way down …
