The Evergreen Pantry: Harvesting Douglas-Fir Year-Round

The forest may appear to offer slim pickings in the middle of winter. Berries have long since dropped, mushrooms are hidden beneath snow or frozen ground and spring greens are still months away. Yet overhead, one of British Columbia’s most abundant wild seasonings remains green. Douglas-fir needles can be gathered throughout the year. Their flavour shifts with the seasons, from the soft, citrusy…