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Wildcrafting - Reflections on a Year of Foraging and Harvesting

6 days ago3 min read

Wildcrafting - Reflections on a Year of Foraging and Harvesting

Wildcrafting Tips I hope that you have learned a few edibles this year. I know I’ve learned a lot, both about plants I already know, but...

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Delicious Ways to Enjoy All Things Persimmons

John Miller

Dec 43 min read

Delicious Ways to Enjoy All Things Persimmons

All Things Persimmon What are persimmons, and why should we look for them? In this article, I will try to answer these pressing...

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Exploring the World of Hickory Nuts: A Guide for Nut Lovers

John Miller

Oct 283 min read

Exploring the World of Hickory Nuts: A Guide for Nut Lovers

Hickory Nuts In December of 1944, the Germans surrounded the Allied forces in what is called the Battle of the Bulge. They sent a demand...

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Beginners Guide to Making Homemade Tinctures and Extracts: Tips and Techniques

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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The Best Winter Fruit and Nuts for Survival: A Guide for Outdoor Enthusiasts

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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Exploring the Benefits of Sorrel as a Healthy Snack Option

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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To Eat Or Be Eaten, That Is The Question

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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Mastering the Art of Encapsulating Powdered Herbs: Tips and Techniques for Success

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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The Extraordinary First Aid Benefits of Cattails: A Comprehensive Guide to Nature's Survival Toolkit

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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Ramping Up Your Health! The Various Cherokee Uses for Ramps

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

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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

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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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