In many countries this plant is loved & cherished as a vegetable and sold in markets. But in North America?  Not so much. But no matter the country, it’s still a juicy succulent, that is slightly sour, very nutritious and likely in a yard near you! Purslane, sometimes know as

Indulged over the holidays and now you are ready for a dish that is quick, light, refreshing and uses the stash of frozen fruit in your freezer? In this video we are using frozen grapes foraged this summer from my grandfathers yard, but you can easily substitute any tasty frozen

This Christmas why not create this festive tea blend and enjoy it with your friends and family throughout the holidays? We've put together a spruce needle chai recipe that's perfect for warming you up on chilly winter days! It features delicious natural flavors from spruce needles, juniper berries, candied ginger,

You likely know what a honeybee is and that they make honey & beeswax, but have you ever heard of “bee glue” or propolis?  Find out what it is in our video and see how we make ourselves some medicinal candies with it. Humans have been using propolis for thousands of

Garden huckleberry (Solanum nigrum var. melanocerasum) is a member of the Nightshade (Solanaceae) family and a close relative of the common nightshade (Solanum nigrum). Common nightshade is also called black nightshade, poisonberry, garden nightshade, and sometimes deadly nightshade. Yet “Garden Huckleberry” has no relation to true huckleberries! Eating green (unripe)

In this part of the world it is not uncommon to see a Rowan or Mountain Ash (Sorbus Spp.) tree in a yard. Since ancient times people have been planting them, as it is supposed to ensure a happy home and keep evil spirits at bay while symbolizing courage, wisdom

This week we decided to go adventuring in Saskatchewan and take on the challenge of making a meal from our fall finds!   Join us and learn a little bit about the plants we find, and see what kind of meal we end up with. Note: I think it is wonderful

Around here we are having a gorgeous fall. This has always been my favorite season but I have to admit that since taking an interest in foraging, it does come with a little anxiety now as I’m never quite ready to let the growing season go. But we are

Crabapples, sometimes called wild apples, have always been a part of my life, but this is probably because they are better suited to the Canadian Prairies than other apples.  It is also the only kind of apple that is native to North America. Technically, any tree that produces apples with

This spring I planted some radishes, but when I harvested my first one I found it was full of root maggots. Although I know insects are considered delicacies by many, I wasn’t looking for that kind of meal so I changed tactics! Did you know that if you let

Today we are going to chat about a common garden flower that you can use to spice up your meal. Nasturtiums are an attractive flower that is easy to grow and adds a peppery flavor to dishes. The flowers, leaves, stems, and young seed pods can all be eaten.  The

This bright flower is Goldenrod. There are around 150 species of Solidago worldwide, and most of them are perennial natives to North America. Great for your yard, your menu or your dried centrepiece. Watch to learn more and make a tasty cornbread. Blazing Star Wildflower Seed Co. carries seeds for