Eating Weeds – Everything You Need to Know!
At eattheplanet.org we have been eating weeds for a long time. Foraging for wild edibles can be a safe and
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Edible Plants
A Basic skill of any survivalist, woodsman, naturalist, herbalist, apocalypticist, hobbyist or hunter. Being able to identify wild edible plants has an almost mystic image because throughout history this skill done correctly leads to life and incorrectly could lead to illness or death. This is one of the oldest and most respected skills worldwide. Foraging for wild edible plants has always been one of the foundations for mankind’s ability to survive and thrive in different climates.
The History of Wild Strawberries
A real treat to discover whilst out exploring the wilderness or hiking woodland trails, wild strawberries (Fragaria) can be found
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Wild Strawberries and Mock Strawberries (How to Tell the Difference)
Wild strawberries (Fragaria) glow like ruby red jewels at the edges of woodlands, hay fields and meadows in North America. Ripening in
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The Native Grape Vines of North America
Long before the masses of European grape varieties like Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet (Vitis vinifera) set root in American
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The Wild History of Grapes in North America
The link between humans and wild grapes in North America is richly interesting. As a plant, their characteristics differ to
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Are Wild Grapes Edible? Exploring The Fruit of Wild Grape Vines
Grapes are incredibly well known as a cultivated fruit. Grown in vineyards and harvested to make delicious wines and juices;
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Native Apple Trees of North America
Standing proud at the edge of woodlands, disguised in the hedgerows of old farmed fields or perched along a hiking
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The Wild Origin of the Humble Apple
The history of our humble orchard apple (Malus domestica) is a wild and wonderful one. Like the majority of our
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Are Crabapples Edible? Exploring The Fruit of the Crabapple Tree
Crabapples or crab apples (Malus), are often considered a foragers favorite. A common misconception, and old wives tale, is that
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Tarragon: Flavor and Health Combined
An Introduction to Tarragon: Artemisia dracunculus or Tarragon is a well-known and loved herb (it can be considered an American
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Loveroot: Enigmatic and Medicinal
An Introduction to Loveroot: Loveroot or Ligusticum porter is a flowery herb that lies in carrot family. You can find
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Sage Brush: A Native Herb with History
An Introduction to Sage brush: Artemisia tridentata or sage brush as it is commonly known is a fragrant herb with
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The Story of Wild lettuce (Lactuca.)
Wild Lettuce (Lactuca.) refers to a large genus of plants that belong to the daisy family. They include the incredibly
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Common Cattail | Highly Familiar and Amazingly Versatile
Common cattail (Typha latifolia) is a species of plant you will likely be very familiar with. As its name suggests,
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Dig This: We Can Protect Wild American Ginseng – By George Lindemann
Author: George Lindmann of www.coalcreek.com Throughout the year, my four kids and I organize our snake boots, our chigger repellant,
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The Story of the American Chestnut
The American chestnut tree (Castanea dentata) was once a common find within it’s range of habitat across the Northeastern states.
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The Story of the American Cranberrybush
The American Cranberrybush (Viburnum trilobum) is a deciduous shrub that produces small edible, ruby red berries in the fall. Whilst
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American Beech, Majestic Canopies and a Woodland Snack
American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) is a grand species of beech, native only to North America and small pockets of South
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Saffron, a Highly Prized Spice of Luxury and Healing
Saffron is the extremely prized spice that is harvested from the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus). It has a long and
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Wild Appalachian Ginseng, Coveted and in Need of Protection
Panax quinquefolius or Panacis quinquefolis, known to many as American Ginseng, is rocketing into the limelight as a hugely popular
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