The Acorn Series – How to Gather, Crack, Leach, and Process for Food
Acorns As Food Acorns were the very first wild food that I ever foraged. Many years have passed since I took my first bite of acorn bread, and still every […]
Ploraging
ploraging (n) – the activity of foraging and picking up litter while you are at it
New to Plant Identification? The Two Most Important Details!
There are two details when learning plant identification that will prove helpful above all else AND are easy to learn. This is the 80/20 of plant identification.
How to Identify Bitternut Hickory in the Winter – Easy
Bitternut hickory is one of the easiest trees to identify in the winter because its buds are distinctive! Learn to identify it at any stage of its growth.
Top 5 Foods to Forage in Late Fall
As late Fall moves towards Winter, the selection of goods to forage for continues to narrow. But, that in no ways means it is a bad time to forage, quite […]
How to Make Goldenrod Jelly
Recipe To make a small batch that will fill one half pint mason jar: 180 grams – goldenrod infusion 180 grams – sugar 12 grams – pectin 3 grams – […]
Herban Myths Debunked: Sweetgum, Shikimic Acid, and Tamiflu®
It is often claimed that Sweetgum, a natural source of shikimic acid can be used as an analog to Tamiflu. This article explores the validity of this claim!
Soak or Rinse | How to Clean Chanterelles
Cleaning Chanterelles In North Alabama, summertime is filled with fast Southern storms. They’ll rip through with a cascade of rain and leave behind a humid sunny days not fifteen minutes […]
Foraging Rules & Regulations on Public Land
The Difficulty of Foraging Regulations Foraging laws range from confusing to elusive, and many people have been burned with a fine as a result of it. I’ve compiled a few […]
Resources for Foraging Beginners
Wild foraging for food and herbs is an incredibly fulfilling practice, however as a beginner forager, the whole process can feel overwhelming at times. From the endless wall of green […]
