Foraging – Hobby Farms

Grow Mullein For Its Powerful Antioxidant Properties

Carol Mowdy Bond — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 11:00:25 +0000

Mullein is a common plant used since ancient times to soothe a host of maladies, from skin problems to infections and even respiratory issues.

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Passion Vine Is A Perfect Native Foraging Find

Melissa Calhoun — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:00:07 +0000

Passion vine (also known as passionflower, maypop and other names) is native to the eastern U.S. and offers foragers a wealth of benefits from all parts of the plant.

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Build An Edible Living Laboratory To Inspire & Educate

Zach Loeks — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 17:00:29 +0000

An edible living laboratory is an invaluable took for educating about edible ecosystems. Here are some basics about these cool garden environments.

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A Nutty Adventure: Enjoying A Mast Year For Acorns

Zach Loeks — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 17:00:51 +0000

It's a mast year for acorns, but why we don't eat these nuts? Zach Loeks set out on a longboard to find the sweetest oaks with hopes of planting more trees with better flavor.

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Jewelweed Is A Lovely Find With A Soothing Cleanse

Melissa Calhoun — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 17:00:25 +0000

A jewel of a wild plant, jewelweed, with its distinctive yellow and orange flowers, is both lovely and a welcome aid to anyone who encounters poison ivy.

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Edible Bike Lanes Could Be An Ecosystem Game-Changer

Zach Loeks — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:00:50 +0000

Bike lanes, with interconnected networks of easily accessible greenspace, offer vast opportunities for edible ecosystems of fruits, berries, herbs and more.

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Pick Purple Clover For Its Many Health Benefits

Melissa Calhoun — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:00:19 +0000

Purple clover is great for soil and livestock, and we humans can forage and benefit from this healthy herb, too. Here's how to ID, forage and use purple clover.

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Forage Wild Cherry To Support Wellness

Melissa Calhoun — Tue, 23 May 2023 17:00:56 +0000

Long used for its heart toning qualities and as a remedy for colds and other ailments, wild cherry is an easily foraged tree and traditional medicine powerhouse.

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Get Chuffed for Chickweed’s Soothing Properties

Melissa Calhoun — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 17:00:06 +0000

Harvest common chickweed for its cooling, drawing and nutritive benefits in salads, soups and teas. It's a beneficial and easy-to-find forage!

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Basic Supplies For Tapping A Maple Tree

Stephanie Thurow — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:00:12 +0000

It's maple tree tapping season in many areas, so here are some basic guidelines and supplies to start making homemade syrup of your own.

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