…my sensitive little self found sanctuary wandering the fields and woods. Many of my summer days were spent foraging wild fruit with my Grandpap in the Allegheny Mountains. My path meandered through a career in photography and filmmaking, moonlighting in the organic farming + local food movement while navigating chronic health issues. I wasn’t finding what I needed within conventional…
…is rich in soluble fiber and is a traditional lymphatic and respiratory remedy; helping to bolster us through the last weeks of cold-season coughs and colds. You can read more about violet’s medicinal uses here. *Please consult with an experienced herbalist before using herbs for any of these conditions or for cleansing. – Early spring foraging for springtime fairy vinegar…
…forage any of this herb, you’ll need to seek out trustworthy identification tips. You’ll also need to learn foraging ethics before you harvest any plants from the wild. There are deadly poisonous plants and mushrooms out there, so proper identification is paramount. See our Foraging and Wildcrafting resources on the blog for more guidance. – Witch hazel in bloom. How…
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…without, some of my favorite herbal books of all time are available used for just a few dollars online. The Best Herbal Books The Best Herbal Medicine Books for Herbalists Herbal Medicine Books for Advanced & Clinical Herbalists The Best Books on Foraging Wild Foods and Herbs The Best Regional Books for Plant Identification and Foraging Wild Foods and Herbs…
…where applicable, and you can refer to this list of our Favorite Foraging Books for field guides and culinary inspiration. – Harvesting chickweed (Stellaria media). – Chickweed (Stellaria media), with its starburst blooms and tender green leaves, is the forager’s poster child. It arrives in the cool, moist days of early spring and is likewise cooling and moistening as a…
…it from one side of the tree. Removing bark from the entire circumference of a tree or shrub will kill it. I prefer to strip the bark from small limbs or branches in order to limit the harm to the tree. See this article on ethical wildcrafting for guidance if you are new to foraging. Keyword Witch Hazel Tried this…
…and nurses who incorporate botanical medicine into their areas of expertise. One of the most common careers our students pursue involves making and selling herbal products in their bioregional apothecaries. If you’re interested in studying with me and an array of gifted instructors, we offer numerous exciting online opportunities to learn herbalism, including the Herbal Medicine Making Course, the Foraging…
…the alchemy of wild violet syrup (followed up by making a glass of pale purple violet lemonade). – From the book Foraging & Feasting: A Field Guide and Wild Food Cookbook by Dina Falconi; illustrated by Wendy Hollender – Violet Botany & Identification When it comes to gathering wild plants, I recommend being 150% sure of your identification before harvesting…
