Wild edibles

While I wait for my garden greens to grow, I love to harvest and mix in some of the wild greens I find outside my door. Here is a list of a few of my favorites (though there are many others). Wild greens can be eaten raw in salads or made into pesto or ferments, and they’re also great steamed or mixed into a stir fry or soup. Some of them must be cooked, and many should only be eaten raw in moderation. Some of these plants are common and weedy, but some of them are at risk of being…

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Edible weeds are all around us, and they are often medicinal too. Here are 12 easy to forage for, wild-growing, strong, and nutritious weeds!

Pineapple weed, also known as wild chamomile, is easy to forage for. It is a common plant that is edible and had many medicinal benefits!

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Did you know that common mallow is a valuable edible wild plant? Also known as cheeseweed, mallow (Malva neglecta) also has medicinal properties. This useful and tasty plant may already be growing in your garden. Here's what to know about foraging and using mallow's leaves, flowers, fruits, and roots. | foraging guides | edible wild plants | plant identification | summer foraging |

Edible wild mushrooms are a delicious reason to spend time in the woods. While some types can be tricky, there are a number of wild mushrooms that are easy to identify. These tasty edible mushrooms

Wild edible roots and tubers can form the basis for a wild foods diet, providing more calories and nutrition than a few wild foraged weeds. A while back I was having lunch with my little

Discover the joy and simplicity of foraging for food and medicine in your backyard with my beginner-friendly guide to wild dining.

Some of the most nutrient-rich foods can be gathered for free in your yard or neighborhood. Check out the many edible wild greens you can forage!