Wild Edibles
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Bruce Ingram
June’s Wild Edible: Garlic Mustard
In the Blue Ridge states, depending on elevation and how far south or north you are, garlic mustard appears sometime in April and disappears sometime in June. Read more
Jun 3, 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
May’s Wild Edible: Dryad’s Saddle
Though most foragers concentrate on yellow and black morels, Dryad’s saddles are well worth pursuing, too. Read more
May 1, 2024
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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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Bruce Ingram
October’s Wild Edible: Cauliflower Mushrooms
Spot one from afar, and you’ll likely agree that the creamy white clump growing from an oak’s base or its roots make the cauliflower mushroom look like the namesake vegetable. Read more
Oct 5, 2021
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Bruce Ingram
December’s Wild Edible: Northern Spicebush
This flora features alternate shiny leaves that are an appealing dark green and look something like an egg would if it has been stretched out. Read more
Jan 2, 2024
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Bruce Ingram
August’s Wild Edible: Smooth Chanterelles
Smooth chanterelles (Cantharellus lateritius) are characterized by their up to 4-or 5-inch caps with wavy margins and orange to yellow stalks with white flesh inside. Read more
Jul 29, 2021
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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
January’s Wild Edible: Cattails
Cattails are native plants throughout the Blue Ridge. Read more
Jan 3, 2025
Bruce Ingram
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
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
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