Foraging Ideas
Discover a variety of foraging ideas to connect with nature and enjoy wild food foraging. Learn how to identify edible wild plants, medicinal wild plants, and edible wildflowers. Explore forest foraging, food for special events, and foraging in diverse regions in the US. Get inspired with herbal medicine recipes, herbal tinctures, syrups, medicinal teas and foraged food recipes that bring nature's bounty into your kitchen.
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Chickweed Identification, Uses & Benefits | Foraging Ideas
Ever noticed chickweed growing in your yard? This nutritious wild green is tasty and also has many medicinal uses. Discover everything you need to know about identifying and using chickweed in the full post. Find out how to make the most of this valuble wild plant.
19 Weeds with Purple Flowers | Foraging Ideas
Did you know many weeds with purple flowers growing in your yard might be edible or medicinal? This foraging guide explores 19 common weeds with purple flowers, helping you identify which are edible and medicinal and which are poisonous. Learn how to use these plants in cooking and homemade herbal remedies. Read the full post to find out about foraging these useful & tasty wild plants.
Uses for Wild Violet Leaves | Foraging Ideas
Wild violet leaves are more than just pretty greenery — they’re edible, medicinal, and available all season long. While the blooms fade fast, violet leaves can be used throughout the growing season for cooking and herbal remedies. Packed with nutrients and herbal benefits, violet leaves support respiratory and lymphatic health. Check out the full post to discover why violet leaves belong in your kitchen and your herbal medicine cabinet.
Foraging & Using Spruce Tips. a Delicious Spring Edible | Best Foraging Ideas
If you haven’t tried spruce tips yet, you’re in for a wild springtime treat! These tender tree tips are edible and bursting with flavor—perfect for cooking, preserving, and even herbal uses. In this post, learn how to identify and gather spruce tips safely and discover creative ways to use them in desserts, savory dishes, cocktails, and more.
Identifying & Foraging Wild Spinach (Lambsquarters or Goosefoot) | Foraging Ideas
Wild spinach—better known as lambs quarters—is one of the easiest wild greens to forage and enjoy. It might even be growing in your garden! This guide teaches you how to identify lambs quarters and use this versatile and tasty wild plant in your kitchen.
25+ Delicious Serviceberry Recipes to Try this Season | Foraging Ideas
Looking for ways to use your serviceberry harvest? These sweet berries, also called juneberries or saskatoons, have tons of delicious uses. This post shares tips for using them, plus 25+ delicious recipes for muffins, pies, smoothies, and lots more. Check out these crowd-pleasing desserts and other creative ways to use juneberries.
Foraging and Using Elderflower | Foraging Ideas
Fragrant and delicious, elderflowers are a foraging favorite, and for good reason! These beautiful blossoms have both culinary and medicinal uses and make tasty teas, floral desserts, and useful herbal remedies. Read the full post to learn what to know about foraging, using, and preserving these wonderful edible flowers.
How to Make Elderflower Tea | Foraging Ideas
Have you ever tried elderflower tea? This lovely floral tea is not only delicious, it's rich in valuable medicinal compounds. You can make elderflower tea with either fresh or dried elderflowers. Here's what to know about sourcing elderflowers and brewing your own delightful elderflower tea.
Foraging & Using Common Mallow Weed | Foraging Ideas
Did you know mallow weed is an edible wild plant? Common mallow (Malva neglecta, also known as cheeseweed) has edible leaves, flowers, fruits, and roots, and medicinal properties as well. Check out the full post to learn about foraging and using this valuable wild plant.
Identifying & Using Mulberries | Foraging Ideas
Ever foraged wild mulberries? These delicious summer berries are easy to find and forage. This guide walks you through what to know about correctly identifying mulberry trees, plus tips on harvesting and using this tasty wild berry. Check out the full post to find out everything you need to know about foraging mulberries this season.
15 Edible Weeds to Forage in Your Yard | Foraging ideas
Did you know you can find abundant wild food growing in your own backyard? Many common weeds, from dandelions and purslane to violets and chickweed, are not only safe to eat but also delicious and nutritious. Learning to identify these plants can help you make the most of the wild food growing right outside your door. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned forager, this guide will help you confidently harvest and use edible weeds. Read the full post to discover 15 edible weeds you can forage.
Foraging Wood Sorrel (aka Sour Grass) | Foraging Ideas
Yellow wood sorrel (Oxalis stricta, also known as sourgrass) is a tasty edible wild plant you might find in your garden or neighborhood. It has a pleasant lemony flavor much loved by foragers. Check out the full post to learn how to identify and use this lovely wild plant.
15 Delicious Ways to Use Mulberries | Foraging Ideas
Have you ever foraged wild mulberries? These delicious berries are loaded with flavor and healthy antioxidants, and you can probably find them growing in your neighborhood. Read the full post to find out about foraging and using mulberries, including more than 15 delicious mulberry recipes.
Foraging & Using Invasive Garlic Mustard, plus Recipes! | Foraging Ideas
Garlic mustard is abundant and delicious, plus foraging it benefits native plant species. This invasive wild plant is packed with flavor and can be used in everything from pesto to stir-fries. Check out the full blog post to learn how to identify garlic mustard and explore 16 creative ways to use the leaves, stems, roots, and seeds.