Eating Hackberries: A Winter Delight
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by Maria W.
3M ago
Hackberries (Celtis occidentalis) are native to eastern & central US and Canada, and they are commonly planted in parks, yards, boulevards, and other urban areas. They have a tasty fruit, which is easiest to harvest during the winter months. Learn how to enjoy them in this video! Join Us on Patreon! The topic of this video was chosen by my Patreon supporters. Big thanks to my patrons! Please consider joining! It's an easy way to help me keep producing the informative content that you enjoy.   ..read more
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Take Action to Protect Foraging in Minnesota
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by Maria W.
6M ago
Prefer to listen to this article? No problem! Four Season Foraging now offers free audio versions of articles with the help of a text-to-speech website. Simply click the play button on the right! Protect Access to Foraging in Minnesota Chokecherries (Prunus virginiana) picked in Minneapolis.   A Place of Abundance “Wow it’s like a whole chokecherry forest in here!” my friend exclaimed as we clambered up the hill to pick more fruits. Robins and catbirds hopped around in the branches above us and grey squirrels rustled through the dense growth. “That’s a butternut up there!” I pointed to a ..read more
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Support Accessible Foraging Education
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by Maria W.
9M ago
Photo by Lindsey Flicker   Maria (the founder of Four Season Foraging) here with a special announcement! I recently upgraded my membership model on Patreon! It now includes fun new benefits like access to the Four Season Foraging Discord server and a free copy of my ebook (once that is released), as well as old favorites like help with plant identification and monthly live webcasts. This new model is more sustainable for me to maintain, but it also better reflects the interests of patrons. Most people join due to a desire to support me in my work of making foraging education as accessibl ..read more
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The Edible Hemlock
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by Maria W.
1y ago
Prefer to listen to this article? No problem! Four Season Foraging now offers free audio versions of articles with the help of a text-to-speech website. Simply click the play button on the right! Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) Say the word “hemlock” and people’s faces immediately pale as they think of deadly poisonous species like poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) and water hemlock (Cicuta maculata). But what about eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)? You might assume it’s poisonous because of the name, but it’s actually an edible evergreen tree that’s not even related to poisonous hemlocks ..read more
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Identifying Maples for Backyard Sugaring
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by Maria W.
2y ago
Prefer to listen to this article? No problem! Four Season Foraging now offers free audio versions of articles with the help of a text-to-speech website. Simply click the play button on the right! Identifying Maples for Backyard Sugaring People don’t often think of maple trees as wild edibles, but I beg to differ! Maple syrup and related goods are one of the most commercially available wild food products in North America, probably the most commercially available. But just because it’s readily found at a store doesn’t mean that its origins aren’t wild. While maple syrup from any source is delici ..read more
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Five Plants You Should Learn to Identify This Winter
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by Maria W.
2y ago
Prefer to listen to this article? No problem! Four Season Foraging now offers free audio versions of articles with the help of a text-to-speech website. Simply click the play button on the right! Five Plants You Should Learn to Identify This Winter Identifying plants is typically easiest when the flowers are blooming, but with practice, you can identify plants any time of year⁠—even in the winter! Truth be told, I really enjoy winter plant identification, and think there are lots of good reasons to start doing it. For starters, it’s a fun activity that helps you get outside during this chilly ..read more
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Five Wild Herbs for Winter Support
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by Maria W.
2y ago
Prefer to listen to this article? No problem! Four Season Foraging now offers free audio versions of articles with the help of a text-to-speech website. Simply click the play button on the right! Five Wild Herbs for Winter Support In northern regions, such as where I live in Minnesota, winter can be a difficult time of year for people. The temperature drops dramatically, sunlight becomes faint, and meanwhile the landscape seems dead with everything covered in snow and ice. Fortunately, there exist many wild herbs in this region that can be strong allies during this challenging season. Below is ..read more
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Special Offer from Four Season Foraging
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by Maria W.
2y ago
    Hello! This is Maria, founder of Four Season Foraging. I'm excited to share that my limited-time promotional event is now live! This special offer has two parts: Annual memberships are 15% off! They will drop down to 10% off after the promotional period ends. Everyone who is a paying patron at the $10/month level or higher on December 29th will receive a custom Four Season Foraging sticker in the mail, designed by me! This includes new and existing patrons. Just make sure to add/update your address. This special offer only lasts two weeks! It will end Wednesday, December 2 ..read more
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Share Your Opinion with Four Season Foraging!
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by Maria W.
2y ago
    Hello! This is Maria, the founder of Four Season Foraging, writing from the wintry north. I'm reaching out to share an exciting development on my monthly sustainer page. Starting Wednesday, December 15th, I will start offering discounted annual memberships, PLUS will launch a limited-time special offer! Special offers will be available to new and existing supporters at the $10 Explorer Tier or higher. To make it more exciting for you, I would love to get your opinion! Please vote for your favorite special offer(s) by visiting the Four Season Foraging Patreon. Thank you so much f ..read more
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Dandelion Root: Identification, Harvest, and Preparation
Four Season Foraging
by Maria W.
2y ago
Are you certain you can identify dandelion just by the leaves? Dandelion (Taraxacum spp.) is a common and well-known wild edible plant. However, the roots should be harvested when only leaves are present, which can make it difficult to tell apart from similar edible species, such as chicory, wild lettuce, and sow thistle. Watch this video to learn how to positively identify dandelion, as well as harvesting and preparation techniques. Dandelion root "coffee" recipe Further reading: Nature's Garden by Sam Thayer Join Us on Patreon! The topic of this video was chosen by my Patreon supporters. Bi ..read more
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