If you come across this plant, then you can have shelter, fire, and food.
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Smothered Bull Thistle
How could something so prickly taste good? The reward of dealing with the spines is a tasty meal that is available just about anywhere in the Unites States, and in many other parts of the world. All plants have a… Read More ›
Bull Thistle (Cirsium horridulum) – Wild Edibles Plants
The Bull Thistle, or Cirsium horridulum, is one of those wild edibles that you pass by every day, and would never think about eating until you’ve had a chance to taste one. They are not the easiest to put up… Read More ›
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis) – Wild Edible Plants
It looks similar to clover, but as you’ll see they are quite different. These tart little darlings are known as Wood Sorrel (a.k.a woodsorrel, wood-sorrel, sourgrass, shamrock, and many more), scientific name, Oxalis. It gets its name from the oxalic… Read More ›
Wild Onion or Wild Garlic (Allium) – Wild Edible Plants
A pungent culinary kick to the olfactory nerve, and a healthy, delicious treat provided by good ‘ol Mother Nature.
Dandelion (Taraxacum) – Wild Edible Plants
If you’ve spent any time outside, then you can identify this wild edible. Dandelion is the Godfather of wild edibles.
Chickweed (Stellaria media) & (Cerastium vulgatum) – Wild Edible Plants
Easy to find, and available in much of the United States, Chickweed makes for a great addition to any meal.
Pheasants in the Snow
A co-worker of mine, Craig East, decided that a few days after Christmas, he and his son, Dylan (age 11), were going to fly up to Montana to make a pheasant hunt. Now this isn’t the kind of pheasant hunt… Read More ›
The Magic Mushroom – The Fly Agaric (Amanita Muscaria)
An interesting find.
Turkey Tail Mushroom (Trametes Versicolor) Nature’s Medicine Cabinet
A medicinal mushroom with some powerful health benefits. It can be found in just about any U.S. state.
The Giant Silk Moth (Hyalophora cecropia) – Nature’s Party Animal
Carpe Diem folks…Life is short…Party like you’re a Giant Silk Moth!
Oyster Mushrooms – Wild Edible Mushrooms
A wild edible delicacy with their velvety texture, and mild taste, oyster mushrooms make a great addition to many a dish.
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