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This easy sautéed purslane recipe is a really simple way to eat foraged purslane. Made with onions, garlic, and lemon juice, this simple purslane recipe has a fresh, summery taste. Try this easy-to-make, delicious, nutritious, and popular Mexican vegetable! About Purslane Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a wild-growing weed that is edible and highly nutritious. It is... Read More » The post Simple…
Ground ivy, popularly known as creeping charlie, is a wild edible weed that pops up in early spring. This low-growing, creeping plant can be a ground cover, used in herbal practices, and in the kitchen. With dainty purple flowers and scalloped leaves, creeping charlie is a plant to keep around! About Creeping Charlie Creeping charlie... Read More » The post Foraging for Creeping Charlie (Ground…
Purple dead nettle makes a soothing salve that is easy to make and gentle on the skin. This early spring plant has some great uses for the skin and is perfect for a beginning herbalist to make. Purple dead nettle is easy to find, easy to harvest, and easy to use, making it a perfect... Read More » The post Purple Dead Nettle Salve appeared first on Grow Forage Cook Ferment .
Learning how to make an infused herbal oil is the first step in making numerous all-natural body care recipes like herbal salves, body butters, and creams. Making an infused oil is easier than you might think, and the perfect first project for a beginner herbalist. How to Make an Infused Oil Knowing how to infuse... Read More » The post How to Make Infused Herbal Oils appeared first on Grow Forage…
Juicy, ripe blackberries lend their sweet and tart flavor to this ultra-comforting dessert, perfect for the peak of summer. With a golden, buttery, crunchy, crisp topping, serve this blackberry crisp fresh from the oven with a scoop of ice cream, or as a chilled leftover! Summer Blackberries Blackberries have long been my favorite summertime treat.... Read More » The post Fresh Blackberry Crisp…
Dandelions are a symbol of warm intentions, popping up each spring to showcase their resilience while letting us know that sunnier days are ahead. Make dandelion bread with their sweet honey-tasting petals and a bright lemon glaze for a taste of comfort as spring warms you! Foraged Comfort Food Sometimes, all we need to feel... Read More » The post Dandelion Bread With Honey Lemon Glaze appeared…
Cranberry kombucha is here to boost your winter with a bright and delightful taste! With tons of vitamin C and other herbal properties, the cranberry orange syrup in this second ferment is perfect for winter when cranberries are in season, but it suits any time of year! Cranberries and Orange I’ve never really had a... Read More » The post Cranberry Kombucha: Second Ferment appeared first on Grow…
Hello my foraging friends! I have something a little different for you today. As we all know the holidays are happening soon, and with that usually comes buying gifts for those you love. In this gift guide for foragers and wildcrafters, I’m going to show you some items that I’ve found that can be used... Read More » The post Gift Guide for Foragers and Wildcrafters appeared first on Grow Forage…
This gift guide for herbalists will give you all kinds of ideas for the holiday and Christmas season. Find ideas for apothecary herbs, teas, herbal supplies, books and more. You’ll find the perfect holiday gift for the aspiring herbalist in your life! If you have a friend or loved one who is interested in herbalism,... Read More » The post Gift Guide for Herbalists: Herbs, Teas, Supplies, Books &…
This gift guide for backyard gardeners and permaculture gardeners will give you all kinds of ideas for the holiday and Christmas season. Find ideas for garden tools, gloves, seed starting, mini greenhouses, and more. You’ll find the perfect holiday gift for the gardener in your life! If you know someone who has a backyard garden,... Read More » The post Gift Guide for Backyard Gardeners &…