Today I'm here to talk to you about one of my favorite herbs: wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)! It's great both for culinary and medicinal purposes, and is an herb I like to have on hand for its wide variety of uses. Watch the video to learn more!
Note of caution: wild bergamot should not be used in medicinal quantities by people who are pregnant. The small amounts used for seasoning are generally fine, however. Please talk to your healthcare provider to make sure it's safe for you!
Read MoreJuneberries (Amelanchier spp.)—also known as serviceberries, shadbush, and Saskatoon berries—are a popular wild edible. Thankfully, they're widespread across North America and can be found in both rural and urban areas. Learn how to identify, harvest, and prepare them in this video!
Read MoreIn mid-spring, check your local evergreens for a tasty treat: the tips! Spruce (Picea spp.) tips are especially popular, and make a tasty addition to both sweet and savory foods.
As mentioned in the video, beware of yew (Taxus spp.), a toxic evergreen. Never eat yew tips, as they are poisonous!
Read MoreEarly spring is the perfect time of year to forage wild greens! In this video I go over three common plants: dandelion, garlic mustard, and daylily. Timestamps are as follows:
Read MoreCome late spring and early summer, mulberry turns into many a homeowner’s nightmare as juicy ripe fruits plop to the ground and explode purple all over sidewalks. But I say bring it! I welcome this season of endless berries and berry products: pie, crisp, muffins, waffles, and many more! Hopefully the following information will help you pluck up enthusiasm for this under-appreciated fruit!
Read MoreWhen people first hear about our local plantain, they often ask if it’s related to the banana-like plantain that grows in tropical climates. Sorry, but the answer is no! However, it is a useful edible and medicinal plant with a wide distribution. In fact, it probably grows right outside your door!
Read MoreWhen most people think of roses, they think of love, romance, Valentine’s Day… I think of the amazing medicinal properties of the flowers, and the delicious taste of the fruits! Then again, I’m not much of a romantic. But maybe after reading this article, you’ll see it as more than just a pretty face.
Read MoreThis diminutive plant is a common resident in yards and gardens. Though often overlooked, it packs a bright, citrusy punch! If you pull it out as a weed, I highly recommend consuming it rather than tossing it!
Read MoreEverybody knows and loves dandelion, amirite?! Just kidding. I know that dandelion is pretty much universally reviled. But I love dandelion! It’s a very versatile plant; the root, leaves, flower bud, and flower all being edible. And I think the flower is pretty! Allow me to convince you of its awesomeness.
Read MoreThe name black nightshade (Solanum americanum, S. nigrum and S. ptychanthum) often elicits fear due to its assumed toxicity. However, like tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers, this plant is actually an edible member of the nightshade family! Learn how to identify and eat it in this video.
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