The Herbal Superstar that is Stinging Nettles (Urtica dioica)
I discovered stinging nettles when my kids started displaying allergies, but also had health issues that made over the counter allergy medicine complicated. It is hands down in the …
Light: Zone 00
Light Up here in Northern Michigan around the 44th parallel we really start to miss our light this time of year. The days are finally getting longer but they are …
The Skin You’re In; Permaculture zone 00-Introduction
Permaculture is a movement that many folks have heard of. It has a lot of political ideology for some, not for me. I think of it as a systems approach …
The Week In Review–Wildings
This last week has been productive and yet it feels like its been a year and not a week since Thanksgiving. I have had a lot on my plate lately …
Wildcrafting Meat
I spent most of my childhood in town, many small towns, but in town. I was not connected to my food the way I am now. I enjoyed hiking and …
Staghorn Sumac Cranberry Relish
I have been slowly doing my cooking this week which has made for a relaxing slide into the holiday season. I decided yesterday to make the cranberry relish with …
The Preparation for a Day of Gratefulness
This is one of those more seasonal and traditional posts. Folks always ask if I eat different on the holidays. Kinda. My gravy will include the boiled neck, …
Life Happens, Seasons Change, and Time Marches On…
Life happens, seasons change, and time marches on. It doesn’t matter if we have hills to climb, the clock keeps moving and things of this life still need our …
Developing Skills Challenge
Note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small amount from qualifying purchases through links from this website. I’ve spent years developing skills and honing them. Skills take time …
Staghorn Sumac Foraging
Note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small amount from qualifying purchases through links from this website. Foraging, also known as wildcrafting, is one of my favorite past …