Wild Edibles
February’s Wild Edible: Wild Asparagus
Sometime this month or in early March in these mountains, the wild asparagus will begin to emerge from the soil in such nondescript places as ditches, roadsides and uncultivated fields. Read more
Feb 5, 2025
January’s Wild Edible: Cattails
Cattails are native plants throughout the Blue Ridge. Read more
Jan 3, 2025
December’s Wild Edible: Black Haws
As an understory tree in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the common black haw is often overlooked although it’s common in these highlands. Read more
Dec 4, 2024
November’s Wild Edible: Plums
They can be eaten right from the tree as the fleshy orbs are quite tasty and can also be made into jam. Read more
Oct 31, 2024
October’s Wild Edible: Black Cherries
Along the driveway leading to Elaine’s and my Botetourt County, Virginia home lies a black cherry tree (Prunus serotina). Read more
Oct 15, 2024
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