Wild foraging

What to Forage in Spring: Spring Foraging Edible Plants - There are so many wild weeds you can eat! Here are 20+ wild edible herbs, flowers, and mushrooms to add to your spring foraging list! If you're new to wilderness survival skills or looking for a guide to foraging for beginners, you're going to love all of these common wild greens you can eat (more than foraging dandelion greens!). Plus wild mushroom hunting tips and identification. foraging for beginners | what to forage in the spring

The first time I ate wild onions I thought they were a godsend. I was a couple months into my Appalachian Trail thru-hike and totally craving anything green and fresh. I had been living off instant beans and rice, instant potatoes, oatmeal, and granola bars in between restaurant stops on hitchhikes into town. I dug

Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine 10 best wild foods for beginning foragers

Foraging for wild food is an important homestead tool. If you are able to ID common wild edible plants, you will always have food & medicine. #wildedibles #commonwildedibles #edibleplants #eattheyard #foragingtips #howtoforage #foragesafely #foraging #homesteading #homesteadmama

These 12 edible and useful backyard weeds are easy to forage for. Learn all about these wild-growing, strong, edible, and useful weeds!

Have you been curious about foraging edible wild plants but haven't known how to begin? This post exploring the best plants for beginning foragers will help you get started. Learn about some common and easily-identified wild plants you can find in your neighborhood or even in your own backyard! Read the full blog post for pointers about beginning foraging, which plants to seek out, plus the best ways to use them.

The cold temperatures, snow, and ice can make it hard to find edible vegetation. However, as we've found over the last ten years, it is indeed possible to forage for wild herbs, edible greens, fungi, nuts, seeds, and more. Learn more about foraging in winter and check out my list of over 65 wild foods to forage in winter.

Wow, this guide to summer foraging is perfect for beginner foragers like me! I can't wait to get outside and find some food!

Wow, this late summer foraging guide is perfect for beginners like me! Can't wait to see what wild edibles I find. 🌻

While there are many herbs and wild edibles that you can find out in the country, there are lots of edible plants and herbs in your own backyard.

Foraging Ground Ivy & Ground Ivy Uses: Spring Foraging Edible Plants - Spring is a great time to go foraging for edible plants. Ground Ivy, also known as Creeping Charlie, is a part of the mint family & a wild food foraging gem. It is edible, medicinal, & full of nutritional & herbal benefits. Harvest & use this amazing herb for health & enjoy the flavorful addition to your meals. With its creeping vines & pretty, purple flowers, you can easily identify Ground Ivy for foraging this spring.

Did you know that lovely wild violets are both edible and medicinal? You can use the flowers while they're in bloom and the leaves throughout the season. Here are 25 creative ways to use wild violets. | wild violet recipes | recipes with wild violets | edible wild plants | foraging |

Clover is a widely available edible wild plant with medicinal uses. Here's what to know about identifying and using edible clover.

Learn about the identifying characteristics of red clover (Trifolium pratense), its health benefits, and how to make a simple foraged red clover recipe: wild tabbouleh.

Ever come across American spikenard (Aralia racemosa)? This shade-tolerant plant has flavorful berries and roots that have been used in traditional medicine. Learn about identifying and foraging American spikenard. | edible wild plants | American spikenard uses | foraging guides | plant identification | medicinal plants |

Foraging pineapple weed offers an aromatic herb with a sweet, citrusy scent. Learn how to identify and safely harvest this wild plant, ideal for teas, salads, and flavoring dishes.

These herbs may help you with basic common ailments, while keeping you healthy. Plus, you can forage for them for free from the homestead or its surroundings. #herbs #foraging

We herbalists have a unique take on the commonest of herbs: instead of dismissing them as mundane or maddening, we choose to embrace wily botanicals.

Discover the hidden treasures growing in your yard or local area with this guide to 25 edible wild greens you can forage. From dandelion to purslane, these nutrient-rich wild greens are perfect for salads, teas, and healthy meals. Learn how to identify, harvest, and use these free, seasonal edibles. Whether you’re a seasoned forager or a beginner, this post is packed with valuable insights. Read the blog post to explore the full list of edible wild greens and tips for using them!

Wow, this guide to summer foraging has all the common wild edibles that are easy to identify and perfect for beginner foragers!