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Wildcrafting and Foraging – How to safely identify, harvest and use wild plants for food and medicine. Featuring the Weekly Weeder series, plus special attention to some of our favorite wild plants – plantain, dandelions, and elderberries.

Common Blue Violet – Identification, Use, Folklore
Wildcrafting

Common Blue Violet – Identification, Use, Folklore

ByLaurie Neverman February 19, 2023February 19, 2023

Common blue violets (Viola sororia) are perennial wildflowers native to North America. These bright little plants are also useful for food and medicine.

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25 Immune Boosting Herbs and Spices
Herbalism | Natural Health | Wildcrafting

25 Immune Boosting Herbs and Spices

ByLaurie Neverman December 17, 2022December 30, 2022

Adding immune boosting herbs and spices to the menu is a great way to support immune function and overall health. We’ll share our top choices to use as herbal medicines and in cooking, plus some of my favorites to grow in the garden. Improving gut health is a great way to build a strong immune…

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Pinecone Soda (Wild Yeast Soda from Pinecones)
Recipes | Wildcrafting

Pinecone Soda (Wild Yeast Soda from Pinecones)

ByLaurie Neverman August 14, 2022May 11, 2023

Pinecone soda uses the natural yeast on unripe pinecones and sugar water to create a naturally fermented soda. We’ll share the recipe and tips for ingredients.

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Real Healing Potions – Basic Herbal Medicine Preparations
Herbalism | Natural Health | Wildcrafting

Real Healing Potions – Basic Herbal Medicine Preparations

ByLaurie Neverman July 30, 2022July 31, 2022

We’ll walk you through the basics of making your own real healing potions (herbal remedies) and hook you up with resources to learn even more. First up – a little background information.

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Pinecone Jam (Tastes Like Pine Cone Honey)
Herbalism | Wildcrafting

Pinecone Jam (Tastes Like Pine Cone Honey)

ByLaurie Neverman July 24, 2022July 25, 2022

It all started with researching pinecones, and whether or not they were edible. Sure, you can make pine needle tea, and eat bark, but cones? Enter pinecone jam – the latest addition to my home apothecary. I’ll share how to make pine cone jam, plus safety and storage tips. We’ll talk a little about the…

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