🌱 Spring is the perfect time for foraging, and one of the wild plants you are likely to find in your area are hogweed shoots! These young shoots of the common hogweed plant are not only delicious, but also packed with health benefits. 🌿 Hogweed shoots are rich in vitamin C and minerals such asContinue reading “Hogweed Shoots”
Category Archives: Spring
Stinging Nettles
🌱 When the spring is finally here, it’s time to go foraging for one of the most nutrient-rich and delicious wild foods out there: stinging nettles! 🌿 🍃 These spiky plants may seem intimidating, but once you know how to handle them, they’re an absolute treasure trove of health benefits. Early spring is the perfectContinue reading “Stinging Nettles”
Greater Plantain
Greater Plantain!Also known as English mans foot and gets that name from the Native Americans. Where ever Settlers arrived in the US the greater plantains would follow in their foot steps. The Native Americans would see the presence of this plant as a strong indication that the British had been there. They also became veryContinue reading “Greater Plantain”
Scarlet Elf Cup
🍄 Have you ever come across these bright red mushrooms in the forest? They’re called scarlet elf cups, and they’re not only beautiful but also have some interesting uses and health benefits. 🌿 Scarlet elf cups are often found growing on rotting wood in damp and shady areas. They’re safe to eat but not commonlyContinue reading “Scarlet Elf Cup”
Dandelion honey
A recipe for dandelion honey