Learn how to identify cleavers, its traditional medicinal uses, history, and the best ways to eat this wild spring green.
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Chickweed: A Delicious Weed You Are Probably Ignoring
Chickweed, a delicious green, many will find this one growing in cracks around their house or areas where there is more moisture available. Their tiny bud growths are a sign that spring is upon us. I breath a sigh of relief knowing that the warmer days are ahead. When I do spot a nice patch…
Exploring Plantain Weed: Topical Uses and General Overview with Harvesting Tips
*Health & Medical Disclaimer: I’m not a medical professional — just sharing what I’ve learned and love. Please use this information responsibly and check with your doctor or herbalist if you have any health concerns. Click here, to see a full version of this statement. On a hike, I stopped dead in my tracks when…
Overview of Lemon Balm’s Uses, Harvest and Foraging
A member of the mint family, this one makes me happy. The fun little patch above was taken in Oregon. We pulled over for a moment and I spotted this gorgeous plant. At first, I was in disbelief, “How could lemon balm get so big and grow so randomly on the roadside?” Then as I…
Ultimate Guide to Foraging and Medicinal Uses of Stinging Nettle
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