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,
Read moreA 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.
Author: George Lindmann of www.coalcreek.com Throughout the year, my four kids and I organize our snake boots, our chigger repellant,
Read moreDo you have any childhood stories of a sibling, or perhaps even yourself, eating garden worms? How about slugs? It’s
Read moreThe American chestnut tree (Castanea dentata) was once a common find within it’s range of habitat across the Northeastern states.
Read moreThe American Cranberrybush (Viburnum trilobum) is a deciduous shrub that produces small edible, ruby red berries in the fall. Whilst
Read moreAmerican Beech (Fagus grandifolia) is a grand species of beech, native only to North America and small pockets of South
Read moreSaffron is the extremely prized spice that is harvested from the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus). It has a long and
Read morePanax quinquefolius or Panacis quinquefolis, known to many as American Ginseng, is rocketing into the limelight as a hugely popular
Read moreAllium tricoccum, known by many as wild leek, is a species of onion native to many parts of North East
Read moreAn Introduction to Wild Bay leaf Umbellularia californica or Wild Bay Leaf as it’s called is another Native American plant/tree
Read moreAn Introduction to Wild Bergamot (A Native American Herb): The Wild Bergamot is a Native American herb that lies in
Read moreAn Introduction to Wild Mint: Mentha candensis, or American Wild Mint, is an extant mint species and Native American Herb
Read moreMugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), has a long and prominent history throughout many cultures as a herb of healing, spiritual protection and
Read moreForaging for wild and edible plants does not have to take you far from home. Whilst some plants will
Read moreMany of those who are new to foraging for wild plants and fruits are often surprised to learn that a
Read moreCommon Reed (Phragmites australis subsp. americanus), is a subspecies of tall, perennial wetland grass that is native to the US.
Read moreWild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa), is a fairly well known biennial garden vegetable and a member of the carrot and parsley
Read moreEastern prickly pear (Opuntia humifusa), is a species of cacti that is a common occurrence in sandy and dry soils
Read moreEvening Primrose (Oenothera biennis), is a common weed, or wildflower, found throughout the northeastern and midwestern states. Other curious names
Read moreWaterlily (Nymphaea spp.), a beautiful, staple feature in many garden ponds. But did you know the ornate water lily is
Read moreYellow pond lily (Nuphar spp.), is the name given to a number of species within the Nymphaeaceae family. With the
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