Wild Edibles
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Bruce Ingram
April’s Wild Edible: Black Morels
They go great as toppings on meat entrees, and they are sublime in any kind of egg dish. Read more
Apr 1, 2024
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Bruce Ingram
August’s Wild Edible: Wild Blueberries
Wild blueberries are much smaller and not as sweet as store-bought ones, but they are, nevertheless, a real treat for those of who delight in searching for wild edibles. Read more
Aug 9, 2022
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Bruce Ingram
February’s Wild Edible: Turkey Tail Mushrooms
In our region, one of the most common mushrooms during the fall and winter is the turkey tail mushroom. Read more
Jan 31, 2023
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January’s Wild Edible: Oyster Mushrooms
Perhaps some folks would think that the last place someone would seek out oysters would be the Blue Ridge Mountain region. But if your quest involves oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus), then you’ve definitely come to the right place. Read more
Jan 4, 2021
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Bruce Ingram
May’s Wild Edible: Red Mulberry
Is the red mulberry the last spring flora to produce fruit or the first summer one? Read more
May 1, 2023
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December's Wild Edible: Shagbark Hickory Nuts and Bark
Some effort is required to eat shagbark hickory nuts, but it’s a worthwhile enterprise as the nutmeat inside features a delightfully sweet aroma. Read more
Dec 2, 2020
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Bruce Ingram
April's Wild Edible: Wild Onions
Wild onions may start to appear as early as January but become much more prevalent come April. Read more
Apr 3, 2023
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Bruce Ingram
October’s Wild Edible: Black Trumpets
In the Blue Ridge Mountains, chanterelle family members such as the smooth and cinnabar light up the forest floor with their yellow and red hues, respectively. But their close relative the black trumpet is anything but flashy. Read more
Oct 4, 2022
Bruce Ingram
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
Bruce Ingram
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
Bruce Ingram
September’s Wild Edible: Hackberries
You won’t find enough for a pie, but you’ll enjoy them as a quick pick-me-up. Read more
Aug 30, 2024
Bruce Ingram
August’s Wild Edible: Honey
Paul Hinlicky, who along with his wife Ellen operates Saint Gall Farm in Catawba, Virginia, is an enthusiastic booster of wild honey’s benefits. Read more
Jul 30, 2024
Bruce Ingram
July’s Wild Edible: Cinnabar Chanterelles
If I hadn’t been scanning the ground for mushrooms, I likely would never have spotted one of the smallest – and tastiest - of the Blue Ridge Mountain’s edible fungi… the cinnabar chanterelle. Read more
Jul 1, 2024
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