2025: The Year of the Victory Garden?Have you seen the prices at the grocery store lately? Are you hoping they’ll go down soon? Well, I’ve got some bad news — experts predict…Jan 28A response icon1Jan 28A response icon1
You Are Wild! — and that’s good for the environment.Human behavior is often framed as detrimental to the environment. It’s true — littering, over-consumption, and pollution are harmful…Jan 22Jan 22
Mushroom Salt & Discovering the Wood BlewitWalking through the Appalachian woods near my home on a cool, rainy December day, I stumbled upon a mushroom that piqued my curiosity…Jan 3Jan 3
Cedar Berries: A flavorful and little known spice!Last week, I had a serendipitous moment while walking through the forest near my home. It began with a curious sound — like heavy…Dec 2, 2024A response icon2Dec 2, 2024A response icon2
Blue Wood Aster: A Late Season Bloom You Can Eat!As November’s chill settles over the landscape, one resilient bloom holds its ground in my yard — Blue Wood Aster (Symphyotrichum…Nov 19, 2024A response icon1Nov 19, 2024A response icon1
This Weed is Food and Medicine!Broadleaf plantain (Plantago Major) is a low-growing, hardy plant native to Eurasia but found today across temperate regions worldwide. Its…Nov 18, 2024A response icon1Nov 18, 2024A response icon1
Discovering Mullein: A Common Yet Powerful Medicinal PlantMullein (Verbascum thapsus L.), also known as common or great mullein, is an easily recognizable plant that can be found along roadsides…Nov 11, 2024A response icon1Nov 11, 2024A response icon1
Ginkgo Nuts — A Funky Fall Forage ExperienceAs I wandered down a sidewalk lined with beautiful yellow-leaved trees, the crisp autumn air and golden light streaming through the…Oct 31, 2024A response icon1Oct 31, 2024A response icon1
Falling for Deciduous TreesAs the air turns crisp and the landscape transforms into a vibrant tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows, fall becomes the perfect season…Oct 24, 2024A response icon2Oct 24, 2024A response icon2
