Edible wild plants

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!

Edible wild plants and herbs have so much to offer. Learn wildcrafting to help you explore the visual characteristics of plant and more. Check it out here!

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…

Discover 25+ edible trees in your backyard that offer food from roots to tips! From birch bark to mulberry leaves, you’ll be amazed by the abundance of wild edibles you’re walking by every day. Learn how to forage for leaves, flowers, bark, and more, just like our ancestors did. Find more tree identification, survival prepping, off grid survival, and Homestead Survival | Homestead Living at practicalselfreliance.com.

Foraging for edible wild plants is an invaluable skill for preppers as survival will often depend on eating what’s available. Lucky for you, the wild is a garden of free edibles waiting to be harvested as long as you know what to go for. #ediblewildplants #edibleplants #foraging #survivalfood #survival #preparedness #survivallife

Common purslane is a highly nutritious edible and medicinal plant that readily grows. Learn to find, identify, use and purslane!

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 |

Have you been curious about foraging edible wild plants but haven't known how to begin? This post exploring the best plants for beginning foragers will help you get started. Learn about some common and easily-identified wild plants you can find in your neighborhood or even in your own backyard! Check out the full blog post for pointers about beginning foraging, which plants to seek out, plus the best ways to use them.

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!