Wild Edibles
June’s Wild Edible: Black Raspberries
Of the four Rubus species in these mountains, the raspberry is the first to ripen, sometimes as early as mid-June. Read more
May 31, 2022
May’s Wild Edible: Wild Strawberries
Fragaria virginiana is one of the first plants to bloom in these mountains, thus supplying a wide variety of bees, butterflies, and moths with an important source of pollen and nectar. Read more
May 02, 2022
April’s Wild Edible: Dryland Cress
Land cress looks much like watercress with its small square leaves and also has a similar peppery or mustard-like taste. Read more
Apr. 01, 2022
March's Wild Edible: Amber Jelly Rolls
Despite its unappealing exterior, this member of the jelly mushroom family is edible and though it does not boast the flavor of morels, for example, it does add structure and substance to soups, salads, stews, and egg dishes. Read more
Feb. 28, 2022
February’s Wild Edible: White Pine Tea
White pine tea has a piney smell and a slight citrus taste, and is actually quite good for us because of its high Vitamin C content. Read more
Jan. 31, 2022
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