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November 1, 2026
Wild Edibles
CURRENT Wild Edibles
Cattails are native plants throughout the Blue Ridge.
As an understory tree in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the common black haw is often overlooked although it’s common in these highlands.
They can be eaten right from the tree as the fleshy orbs are quite tasty and can also be made into jam.
Along the driveway leading to Elaine’s and my Botetourt County, Virginia home lies a black cherry tree (Prunus serotina).
Paul Hinlicky, who along with his wife Ellen operates Saint Gall Farm in Catawba, Virginia, is an enthusiastic booster of wild honey’s benefits.
Cattails are native plants throughout the Blue Ridge.
As an understory tree in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the common black haw is often overlooked although it’s common in these highlands.
They can be eaten right from the tree as the fleshy orbs are quite tasty and can also be made into jam.
Along the driveway leading to Elaine’s and my Botetourt County, Virginia home lies a black cherry tree (Prunus serotina).
Paul Hinlicky, who along with his wife Ellen operates Saint Gall Farm in Catawba, Virginia, is an enthusiastic booster of wild honey’s benefits.
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Singing in the Garden: The Practically Perfect Pear
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