Shagbark hickory trees grow abundantly here in New England. They are one of the easiest trees to identify, as their bark hangs loosely around the trunk.
Spring seems to have come early this year and I couldn’t be happier! This month, I am offering two public foraging walks, both focused on edible and medicinal plants and trees that are available right now.
When is the best time to forage? It’s a question I get asked at every class, walk, or lecture that I host. My answer is always the same – any time, depending on what you are looking for. The art of foraging relies on three essential skills: knowledge, observation and timing.
It’s mid-Feburary in New England, and while there is an ever-constant threat of nor-easters and blizzards, I can finally start to see the light at the end of the tunnel – spring! Daylight starts to grow and my body craves sunlight and vitamins.
Hosting a Super Bowl party this weekend, pressed on time and not sure what to make? Fear not! Between the salsa and chips, chicken wings and assorted dips, there is plenty of room to wow your friends
Mid winter is upon us and in Massachusetts that means the foraging opportunities are few. It’s a slow 2 to 4 week period each year when the berries and fruits that lingered through the first snowfalls have all been consumed by birds and other furry friends.
While the winter months in New England can seem dull and dreary, there are plenty of delicious and nutritious wild edibles available for those willing to brave the cold! In fact, winter foraging provides some of the most medicinally rich resources,
If you came out to foraging with me this past year, either on a private tour or public event, you may have noticed a tall, slender gentleman sticking to the back of the pack, quick with a silly sounding laugh and always holding a small camera in his hand.
The holiday season is ramping up and I am busy getting into high gear! One of my very favorite things to do during the winter months is to work on my variety of mushroom salt mixes. They are fun and easy to create, make great gifts, and add a nice personal touch.
It’s mid-November and after a truly epic 2023 mushroom season, the fields are calling to me again. I just adore the cyclical nature of foraging. As soon as one thing ends, another is ready for harvest. Spring greens are back up along roadsides and wood edges – bittercress, garlic mustard, wild onions and more!