Fireweed is a healer of burns, most importantly, when wildfires have harmed our precious forests. It can heal many ailments, and it nourishes us.
https://www.ediblewildfood.com/blog/2024/03/fireweed-more-than-just-a-colorful-weed/
Once the snow melts, anticipation of spring ephemerals grows, and the yearning of finding that first edible mushroom of the year intensifies. Every year, more and more people become increasingly ...
https://www.ediblewildfood.com/blog/2023/03/springtime-mushroom-hunting/
Numerous websites draw in their readers by making big statements about how pine trees boast anti-viral and other health benefits. Although some of the information may be accurate, many of these w...
https://www.ediblewildfood.com/blog/2023/01/the-importance-of-knowing-your-pine-trees/
The Mimosa Tree, aka the Silk Tree is a very useful tree for foragers! There are a lot of health benefits to this tree and it is well worth learning more about!
https://www.ediblewildfood.com/blog/2022/11/mimosa-the-tree-of-happiness/
Burdock tea has a long list of health benefits such as detoxifying the body, healing the liver, preventing chronic disease, reducing inflammation, boosting the immune system, healing respiratory ...
https://www.ediblewildfood.com/blog/2022/10/burdock-root-tea-benefits/
Spider plants are edible, medicinal and they clean the air! This common houseplant is enjoyed as an edible wild plant in many countries.
https://www.ediblewildfood.com/blog/2022/01/spider-plants-are-edible/
When was the last time you looked at a wild chicory plant and referred to it as a leafy green vegetable and not a weed? Loaded with nutrients and health benefits, this is a wild plant that deserv...
https://www.ediblewildfood.com/blog/2021/11/chicory-weed-or-vegetable/
Hosta plants are commonly cultivated but they also grow wild in eastern Asia. Even better, these popular garden plants are edible.
https://www.ediblewildfood.com/blog/2021/08/hostas-are-edible/
Stinging nettles, including those trichomes, are a reservoir of constituents and nutritional elements which provide us with a wealth of benefits for our health.
https://www.ediblewildfood.com/blog/2021/08/stinging-nettle-pain-and-pleasure/
Flowers add colour and beauty to any garden so why not take advantage of what they have to offer us in the kitchen? Cooking and garnishing with flowers were, and still are, quite popular in many ...
https://www.ediblewildfood.com/blog/2021/04/edible-flowers-to-grow-in-your-garden/
Cultivated for thousands of years in Japan, globally, burdock root has become a sought-after root vegetable that provides us with a plethora of vital nutrients.
https://www.ediblewildfood.com/blog/2021/03/burdock-a-valuable-vigorous-vegetable/
Peppermint is nothing short of being an exceptional plant that has enormous benefits for us and our homes. Out of the hundreds of species of mint, regardless of being foraged or cultivated, peppe...
https://www.ediblewildfood.com/blog/2020/11/peppermint-for-you-and-your-home/
Ragweed is a plant that is the cause of a lot of discomfort experienced by millions of people worldwide every autumn. Hay fever is a health issue that costs billions of dollars every year, yet th...
Fermented foods are rich in probiotic bacteria that add beneficial bacteria and enzymes to your overall intestinal flora. Use your foraged goods (thanks to Wildcrafted Fermentation) to create fer...
https://www.ediblewildfood.com/blog/2020/06/wildcrafted-fermentation/
Chickweed’s flavour is a refreshing burst of spring goodness. This versatile food is nutritious, easy to grow and easy to harvest that tastes delicious.
https://www.ediblewildfood.com/blog/2020/05/chickweed-in-your-salad-and-in-your-medicine-cabinet/
As foragers we are probably the closest to nature than most other individuals. When gathering our favourite goodies this may put us right into harms way with ticks. Many websites provide great in...
https://www.ediblewildfood.com/blog/2020/04/dont-get-ticked-while-foraging/
If you haven’t space to create a weed garden, then allow a few unwelcome visitors to grow among your cultivated plants. Controlled gardening is a great way to grow the plants and flowers you wa...
https://www.ediblewildfood.com/blog/2020/03/grow-a-weed-garden/
Bee the buzz in your neighborhood this year and plant low-to-no maintenance edible wild plants in your garden to attract the many variety of bees. Whether bees are in decline in your area or not,...
https://www.ediblewildfood.com/blog/2020/03/pollinator-weed-gardens/
Sometimes we over indulge with food on a holiday, special occasion, or because of stress. There are things we can do to help when we over do it.
https://www.ediblewildfood.com/blog/2019/12/bitters-and-healing-teas-for-digestion/
As an advocate of eating wild foods, it only stands to reason I am a fervent label reader when shopping. In addition to reading food labels, it is equally important to read the labels of the pers...
https://www.ediblewildfood.com/blog/2019/11/personal-care-products-and-our-skin/