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Edible Landscape
Fireweed – More Than Just a Colorful Weed
Fireweed is a healer of burns, most importantly, when wildfires have harmed our precious forests. It can heal many ailments, and it nourishes us.
Read MoreMimosa: The Tree of Happiness
The Mimosa Tree, aka the Silk Tree is a very useful tree for foragers! There are a lot of health benefits to this tree and it is well worth learning more about!
Read MoreSpider Plants are Edible
Jan 03, 2022
Spider plants are edible, medicinal and they clean the air! This common houseplant is enjoyed as an edible wild plant in many countries.
Read MoreHostas are Edible
Hosta plants are commonly cultivated but they also grow wild in eastern Asia. Even better, these popular garden plants are edible.
Read MorePollinator Weed Gardens
Bee the buzz in your neighborhood this year and plant low-to-no maintenance edible wild plants in your garden to attract the many variety of bees. Whether bees are in decline in your area or not, having a beautiful wild edible garden that brings pollinators to your property is win-win
Read MoreWeeds Indicate Soil Health
Weeds can be a headache for those who strive to have a “perfect” garden, yet in reality, many weeds are the best source of food and medicine that's available not just for us – but for our gardens as well. Even for us gardeners, weeds can be very helpful if we know a few basic principl
Read MoreHow to Grow Elderberries from Cuttings
Jan 30, 2019
Elderberries are easily propagated from hardwood or softwood cuttings. If managed properly in four years you can be enjoying the fruits of your labour!
Read MorePurslane Nutrition Facts and Recipes
Purslane contains a high density of several nutrients that are beneficial to our health. Although there are many ways to add this valuable wild plant into our diet, perhaps the most enjoyable way is by making a purslane smoothie and using this to make popsicles.
Read MoreIn Defence of Invasive Plants
Our planet is constantly evolving and that means many plants have become extinct over the eons. Many more will follow. Instead of fighting against nature, we should be working with it in order to better sustain local ecosystems.
Read MoreHeart Healthy Hawthorn
Feb 12, 2018
Hawthorn leaves, flowers, and berries have been praised for centuries due to their heart elevating properties. Whether they are used in herbal preparations or in the kitchen as a valuable food source, the hawthorn is a win-win.
Read MoreBotanical Art
Aug 10, 2017
Botanical artwork has been appreciated for educational and enjoyment purposes for about 3,500 years. Foragers and plant lovers alike appreciate the visual value of botanical art.
Read MoreWeeds as Soil Indicators
Reading the signs that nature has provided for us can help all gardeners create an amazing garden. Weeds provide us with a wealth of knowledge that should be valued.
Read MoreEdible Flowers Part Two
Creating an edible landscape using edible flowers can be a great way to add colour to your garden or balcony. Lots of herb, fruit and vegetable flowers are edible as well so be sure to add these to your garden this year.
Read MoreEdible Flowers Part One
We know many wild plants have edible flowers but what about the flowers you can grow in your garden? This year create an edible landscape (or balcony garden) with some edible flowers.
Read MoreHeart Health the Herbal Way
Consuming heart-healthy herbs and spices on a regular basis is the best type of health insurance anyone can ever have. A heart-healthy diet and smart lifestyle choices is exactly what we need to avert potential heart disease.
Read MoreMarine Phytoplankton for Your Health
For three billion years marine phytoplankton has supported virtually all living creatures in the worlds’ oceans. Now, researchers have discovered that some species of phytoplankton are not only edible but can be categorized as a superfood.
Read MoreWinter Survival Food
Do you know how to survive by foraging in the winter months? Extreme storms are escalating, and the chances of an EMP as well as intense geomagnetic storms are on the increase. Having this knowledge is the best insurance policy you can own.
Read More4-Season Foraging and Hiking
4-season foraging and hiking can be a love affair you’ll always embrace when you are motivated and in need of some detox time from being indoors. Always be sure to have a backpack with essentials when you head out.
Read MoreBe Prepared
It's better to have and not need than to need and not have. Knowing a few survival skills in the event of any unexpected trouble includes many things including edible wild plant knowledge. In an ideal situation having a shelter to go to would be great; however, shelters are far and f
Read MoreKukicha Tea – Alkalizing Your Way to Good Health
Kukicha tea is a healthy tea that has a pleasant taste and contains many nutrients. Whether used as a medicinal tea or just to enjoy the taste, drinking a mug of kukicha tea every day will help boost your immune system.
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Winter Survival Food
