Today' I hosted a foraging class and lunch.
It was a lotta fun, and everyone enjoyed it. It was a terrific group, everyone very curious about the many aspects of foraging.
We passed through the usual weeds that most people pull out, such as dandelions, plantains, mints, horseweed, clover etc. Then we passed by the large pond, and munched on some tender shoots of cattail.
We talked about how so many native plants and trees have been used for centuries, and easy ways to incorporate them into your diet and medicine cabinet.
Then through the forest, and sunny meadow, sandy and rocky terrain, each environment featuring different species.
Maple tree seeds, crab apple trees, and hardy plants with root systems up to 100'. Wild berries, catkins, and lots of delicate edible flowers. We then had a lovely spread for lunch, everything homemade by me with love and lots of foraged items.
The weather was great, on the warm side, but a constant breeze, intermittent clouds for breaks from the sun, and even a 2-minute sprinkle to cool things off a bit.
We continued on, finishing up the tour with finding wild grapes vine and juniper berry bushes.
I think doing these classes twice or thrice a year would be ideal, as different things are available in May than in July, or even September. I hope to keep learning and sharing what I know for years to come.
Vanessa virginiences, or American Lady on Liatrus Spicata, or Button Snakewort.
Both Native
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
Cool! I've never noticed galls on staghorn sumac. Location: SE NH.
Melaphis rhois on Rhus typhina
https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1112
Happy garden with all the heat, humidity, and occasional rain.
I made a yummy zucchini chocolate bread for my sister's visit. Going to air fry some of what I just picked.
