This 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!
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Everybody 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.
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The 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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Today marks the four month date since the tragic murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. Starting at that time, I pledged to make monthly donations to local groups that fight for the dignity of Black lives, organize to defund the MPD, and/or work to end the racist and classist system of incarceration in the United States.
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This video covers that tasty fall fruit, the rosehip! But what exactly are rosehips and how do you eat them? Watch this video to find out!
Note: For the purposes of this video, I'm only referring to wild rose species (Rosa spp.) I'm not sure if all cultivated roses are edible and medicinal in the same way. If you have any information on this, please let me know in the comments below!
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Today marks the four month date since the tragic murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. Starting at that time, I pledged to make monthly donations to local groups that fight for the dignity of black lives, organize to defund the MPD, and/or work to end the racist and classist system of incarceration in the United States.
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In this video I go over basic identification, harvesting, and preparation of wild plums (Prunus spp.)
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Statement of Solidarity from Four Season Foraging Founder Maria Wesserle
Today marks the three month date since the tragic murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. Starting at that time, I pledged to make monthly donations to local groups that fight for the dignity of black lives, organize to defund the MPD, and/or work to end the racist and classist system of incarceration in the United States.
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In this video I discuss basic identification and uses of three wild herbs: wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa), mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), and yarrow (Achillea millefolium).
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Statement of Solidarity from Four Season Foraging Founder Maria Wesserle
Today marks the two month date since the tragic murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. A lot has happened in this time—a community uprising against police terror, divestments from the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD), the removal of cops from Minneapolis Public Schools, the tearing down of racist and colonialist monuments, and pledges by the Minneapolis City Council to defund the police. Corporations are now even paying lip service to the movement for the defense of black lives.
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