Nuts: All About Hickories
In December of 1944 the Germans had surrounded the allied force in what is called the battle of the bulge. They sent a demand for...
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shannonhenry94
Sep 243 min read
Beginners Guide to Making Homemade Tinctures and Extracts: Tips and Techniques
The last few breaths of summer have been whispered. Harvest season is upon us. Though it may be that everything is beginning to die,...
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John Miller
Sep 243 min read
The Best Winter Fruit and Nuts for Survival: A Guide for Outdoor Enthusiasts
As fall approaches, many plants are putting the finishing touches on their crop of seeds. The animals take advantage of this bounty to...
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John Miller
Sep 113 min read
Exploring the Benefits of Sorrel as a Healthy Snack Option
Is your salad too bland? When you’re outside and hot, do you want a light snack with a bit of zing? Try a sorrel.
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John Miller
Aug 74 min read
To Eat Or Be Eaten, That Is The Question
Eating. We love to eat. Some of us live to eat, while others eat to live. Because of the time and effort involved with eating wild...
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John Miller
Jul 107 min read
Goodness Starts With P
Today I’ll be talking about pines and plantains (not the bananas), both of which have medicinal and edible qualities. I’m going to focus...
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Michael Hoskins
May 234 min read
Survival Trees: Nature's Lifesavers
Introduction Becoming a survivalist means learning how to use the resources in the wild to stay alive. And guess what? Trees are the...
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shannonhenry94
May 163 min read
Mastering the Art of Encapsulating Powdered Herbs: Tips and Techniques for Success
Let’s face it, herbs can more than often taste like the dirt it grew in. For this reason, the majority of people find themselves in a...
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Michael Hoskins
Apr 253 min read
The Extraordinary First Aid Benefits of Cattails: A Comprehensive Guide to Nature's Survival Toolkit
In the vast tapestry of nature, certain plants stand out as remarkable allies in the realm of first aid and survival. Among them, the...
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shannonhenry94
Apr 123 min read
Harvesting Herbs Part II - Drying Herbs
On any given day, you could step into my kitchen see greenery hanging while smelling the sweet scent of herbs. They hang in any empty...
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John Miller
Mar 226 min read
It's Spring (Well, Almost)
Here in Tennessee, it’s starting to warm up occasionally, and feel like spring. New greens are popping up, waiting to be identified and...
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The RiverWinds
Mar 203 min read
Ramping Up Your Health! The Various Cherokee Uses for Ramps
Let's Talk RAMPS Ramps? What in the world is a ramp? The locals affectionately call them mountain leeks, and it is one of the most...
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John Miller
Feb 129 min read
Wild Food, Cultivated Eyes
No, not potato eyes, your eyes. One of the definitions of cultivate, is to acquire or develop (a quality or skill). The skill I want...
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John Miller
Jan 1910 min read
WILD (AND SOMETIMES WOOLY) EDIBLES
The term “wild edible” describes those plants that we have to locate and “catch” as opposed to the domesticated plants that are sold in...
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