Foraging Archives

Harvest Usnea Lichen For Natural Immune Support

Melissa Calhoun February 22, 2023

Pheasant Back Mushrooms & Homesteading With The Mighty Muskquatch

Jonah Curtis tells us how a childhood spent exploring the outdoors has led to a fulfilling homesteading life that includes foraging treasures like Pheasant Back mushrooms.

Beginning Farmers Farm & Garden Foraging Homesteading

Phillip MlynarNovember 3, 2022

Weeds—When Not To Worry (Excerpt: “Wild Plant Culture”)

In this excerpt from his upcoming book, "Wild Plant Culture," author Jared Rosenbaum looks at weeds—what they are and best ways to approach these plants.

Crops & Gardening Farm & Garden Foraging

Jared RosenbaumSeptember 2, 2022

Video: Forage Wild Monarda (Beebalm) For Its Many Uses

Monarda fistulosa, or beebalm, grows wild across most of the U.S. and offers a wealth of valuable uses—culinary, medical and beyond.

Farm & Garden Foraging Homesteading Permaculture Video

Bevin CohenJuly 22, 2022

How To Harvest Stinging Nettles (Video)

Stinging nettles are often regarded as pesky weeds, but learn to recognize and harvest the plant for their nutritional and medicinal value!

Crops & Gardening Farm & Garden Foraging Foraging Homesteading

Bevin CohenJune 24, 2022