One of the first trees or shrubs to bud in early spring is the willow. I remember as a child getting so excited to find pussy willows, although back then I didn’t liken it to the changing seasons. I’m pretty sure I just thought they were neat and fuzzy and like little tiny kittens, so…
Winter Foraging
Discover the many surprising plants, mushrooms, and herbs you can forage even during the colder dark months of winter! From festive pine needles to medicinal usnea and willow, just because it seems like nothing is growing doesn't mean you can't forage.
Foraging for Pine Needles (and other conifer needles)
Late fall and winter can be a tough time for foragers in the majority of North America. After the fall mushrooms are gone, there isn’t a whole lot left in the realm of wild food. The one thing that most of us have, no matter where we live, is pine or other conifer needles. They…
Foraging for Yellowfoot Chanterelles (Winter Chanterelle Mushrooms)
Under conifers in the forest duff you might be lucky enough to find yellowfoot chanterelles, also called funnel or winter chanterelles. Yellowfoot chanterelle mushrooms are a very special find and a delicious one! Learn how to identify and forage for these wild fungi and enjoy my recipe for preparing them. Wildcrafting Weeds If you want…
