One of my favorite topics in herbalism is the subject of children’s health. Part of the reason for this is that being a mother has given me a great opportunity to practice herbalism related to first aid and common illnesses. It has also put me in a position as a teacher modeling how herbs can […]
At home, I love being surrounded by my favorite plants that remind me of my childhood. I’ll always remember walking down my family’s dirt road with a bucket for picking blueberries and raspberries making my way to some of the choice berry picking places of my youth. Along the way, two plants stick out in […]
Morel Mushroom season is just around the corner in Minnesota, and shroomers across the state are getting excited! My family is fairly new to the hunt, so I’m definitely not an expert on finding them. Still, I want to share some on the Morel Mushroom from what I’ve learned over the past few years. Nature […]
It’s fun to have your own family, foraging traditions. Every year, my family and I have a special place by the river where we go spring foraging. Our favorite wild edibles along the riverbank are the fiddleheads of Ostrich Fern, Matteucia struthiopteris. We head out to the river right around the time the leaves start […]
It’s April, and my family and I are getting excited for spring foraging. Over the next several weeks, I’ll be sharing this excitement with posts focused on foraging and wildcrafting. We’ll discuss a few plants that are easy to recognize, positively identify, and harvest sustainably. There will also be some fun, educational ways to get […]
The above picture was taken during Binaakwe-giizis (Falling Leaves Moon) next to an old aninaatig (maple tree) where my son and I spend a lot of time year round. It has become a special place for us to return throughout the cycles of the year. As a lover of science and nature, I’m a fan […]
This is Part 2 of Exploring Chaga. Don’t forget to check out Part 1 where we explore how to identify chaga and talk about benefits. How do you Harvest and Store Chaga? * The decision to harvest any wild mushroom or plant is one that only you can make. You are solely responsible for your […]
“Medicines grow all around us. When we start to open ourselves to these medicines of the natural world and start developing relationships with these allies, we realize they become our friends. They show up and are there right when we need them the most. Mother earth continually knows exactly how to best nourish and heal […]
