Foraging and wildcrafting is a great way to get outside and reap the benefits of what nature has provided. It lets you access to some of the most nutrient rich and healing plants. Not to mention it’s good for your mental health and well being.
Learn how to make this incredibly easy and effective melt and pour Jewelweed soap to help prevent poison ivy rashes. Poison ivy rashes can turn a peaceful day in nature into a nightmare. But with this easy jewelweed soap recipe, you have a natural and effective way to protect your skin from poison ivy’s urushiol…
Ever had an itchy poison ivy rash ruin your love of the outdoors? There’s a natural remedy that grows right alongside poison ivy in damp, shady areas—jewelweed. This humble plant is a forager’s secret weapon for soothing skin irritations. Whether you’re a seasoned forager or just love discovering nature’s healing treasures, let me show you…
Foraging dandelions, yes, there’s a reason to go pick them! Most people tend to view these spring flowers as an utter nuisance, especially after all the hard work of keeping their lawn and garden in pristine shape. And I used to also, but that was before discovering just how incredible these plentiful cheerful yellow puffball…
Let’s learn all about foraging violets! Although considered an invasive species, violets are certainly one of nature’s most beautiful wild perennials. They’re nature’s harbinger to remind us that spring is well on its way. But something that you may not know, is that you can actually eat them! What may be even more surprising is…
Let’s learn all about foraging Forsythia, an edible flowering spring shrub. Without realizing what they were, you’ve probably seen Forsythia flowers many times before. They’re one of the first dazzling blooms of the year, and very noticeable to say the least. These bright yellow flowering shrubs are beautiful reminder that spring has finally arrived. But…