Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a tasty and popular wild plant. However, there is a toxic plant that often grows very close to it that confuses the untrained eye: hairy-stemmed spurge. This video will help you with proper identification. More info…
Many people are not aware of Rugel’s plantain (Plantago rugelii) as it is very close in appearance to broadleaf plantain (Plantago major). This video will help you identify both species. For more information see the links below. – Broadleaf Plantain…
Horseweed (Conyza canadensis) is not a common wild edible plant for many, but this sure is a great plant to know if you want to add a mild spicy flavour to your foods! Horseweed loves disturbed areas, and if you…
We rarely think about thistles as being a source of food but when CAREFULLY harvested, these can be consumed. Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) contains a large amount of nutrients! For more info see the link below. Unlike other thistles, the…
Nothing is finer than purchasing bagged soil and getting some free food with it! On a recent trip to a store I could not pass up the opportunity to show you that bagged soil is really a grab bag of…
Lamb’s quarters and other Chenopodium plants (as well as lamb’s quarters look-a-likes) grow in abundance. Here are my favourites! Links to these edible plants on our web site are listed below. I will also include a link to strawberry blight…
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is known as the “Father of All Foods” and there are many reasons for this. Used to help those suffering with nutritional deficiencies, this plant is not only good to eat, it is beneficial in helping to…
Chickweed (Stellaria media) is an incredible wild plant that tastes amazing and is often used in herbalism. There is no shortage of nutrients in chickweed or what chickweed can do for our health! For more info see the links below.…
In this series, I share some wild foods/herbs/weeds that grow in my backyard. Be sure you are collecting in an organic, chemical free area. In this episode we discuss Chickweed and its benefits. As with all foods, use balance and…
In this video, I will be discussing a bit about Chickweed as well as I will be making a chickweed pesto at the end of the video.