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Botany: Leaves (Part 1)

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 …

Dandelion-Lemon Shortbread Cookies

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 …

Are You an Herbalist?

Every time I get a new set of apprentices or students, one of the first questions I get asked is “How long does it take to become an herbalist?” This is an interesting question and the answer varies depending on your interpretation of it. Let me tell you my definition of an herbalist: An herbalist …