Jewelweed: Benefits and Uses
What is Jewelweed? Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) is a plant that belongs to the balsam family. This herbaceous annual can be found growing in moist woods or along streams and riverbanks…
Chickweed: Benefits and Uses
Common chickweed, also known as Stellaria Media, is a small delicate plant that is often overlooked as a weed. But this little plant is actually edible and has been eaten…
Gooseberry Jam
You may not be familiar with gooseberry or gooseberry jam, even though the gooseberry has been around since the early settlers brought it to North America! It is still quite…
Dandelion: Benefits, Uses and Recipes
One of my favorite Springtime activities is foraging for dandelion! Dandelion serves so many purposes: from teas to salves to salads! This disrespected herb is one of the most versatile…
Black Raspberry Jam
Summertime in Ohio means black raspberry jam! It's one of my favorite times of the year, primarily because of all of the fresh food that's coming in, especially the black…
How to Make Dandelion Oil for Salve
There are few flowers in more abundance than dandelion in the springtime! So why not make use of this miracle plant and make some DIY Homemade Dandelion Oil and Salve!…
How to Make Maple Syrup from Sap: Step by Step
After many years of procrastinating, I finally accomplished my goal to make my own maple syrup! The whole process isn't difficult, I regret waiting so long! I'm excited to share…
Elderberry Syrup for Colds and Flu
You've heard about elderberry syrup for colds and flu and the health benefits of elder and elderberries, but is all the hype true? Does elderberry really have any effect on…
How to Find, Identify and Use Mulberry
Mulberry is the under-dog of foraged berries. They fall on sidewalks and cars, only to make unappreciated purple stains. Many people remain convinced that they are poisonous...so are mulberries edible? …