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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...
John Miller
Dec 19, 20243 min read
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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...
John Miller
Dec 4, 20243 min read
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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...
John Miller
Oct 28, 20243 min read
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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,...
shannonhenry94
Sep 24, 20243 min read
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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...
John Miller
Sep 24, 20243 min read
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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.
John Miller
Sep 11, 20243 min read
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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...
John Miller
Aug 7, 20244 min read
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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...
John Miller
Jul 10, 20247 min read
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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...
Michael Hoskins
May 23, 20244 min read
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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...
shannonhenry94
May 16, 20243 min read
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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...
Michael Hoskins
Apr 25, 20243 min read
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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...
shannonhenry94
Apr 12, 20243 min read
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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...
John Miller
Mar 22, 20246 min read
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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...
The RiverWinds
Mar 20, 20243 min read
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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...
John Miller
Feb 12, 20249 min read
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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...
John Miller
Jan 19, 202410 min read
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