wild mushroom identification - boston, ma
August 24, 2025

Mushrooms 101

You've just hit the mushroom mother-load. But now an intimidating thought creeps into your head - how do I preserve my wild harvest? Worry...

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birch tip tea recipe
January 30, 2025

Birch Tip Tea

In the winter and spring time, both black and yellow birch trees harness beautiful flavor in their tiny little branches - peppermint. How do...

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foraging seasons boston ma
March 2, 2024

Foraging Seasons: The Best Time to Forage in New England

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...

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my favorite foraging things
February 5, 2024

A Few of My Favorite Foraging Things

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...

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winter foraging
January 6, 2024

What to Forage in Winter

While the winter months in New England can seem dull and dreary, there are plenty of delicious and nutritious wild edibles available for those...

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August 3, 2023

Familiar Flowers: Forsythia

Forsythia bushes not only offer a delightful burst of color in early spring, but the flowers are edible and can be used in many...

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sheep sorrel identification
August 3, 2023

Swooning for Sorrel

Sorrel is one of my absolute favorite wild foods to forage. Similar to arugula, sorrel packs a powerful zesty lemon punch to salad mixes...

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foraging classes in new england
July 18, 2023

Foraging Tips & Tricks

Foraging is the act of searching, identifying and collecting food resources in the wild. Those include a wide range of plants, mushrooms, herbs, nuts...

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