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Musings about food systems, environmental stewardship, and the power of plants

Read more about the article Nutritious and delicious nettle

Nutritious and delicious nettle

  • Post published:May 5, 2020

As I dive deeper into the plant world, I am amazed at the way plants provide what we need in different seasons. Stinging nettle, one of the first plants to…

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Read more about the article Poplar: A welcome bridge from winter to spring

Poplar: A welcome bridge from winter to spring

  • Post published:May 2, 2020

One of my favourite spring smells is that of poplar bud. This sweet aroma originates from the resinous buds that dot branches high up in the forest canopy, partially blocked…

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Read more about the article The ethics of wildcrafting

The ethics of wildcrafting

  • Post published:April 29, 2020

I’ve been thinking a lot about ethical wildcrafting lately and thought I would discuss it here before sharing any more information on harvesting plants out in the world. Here are…

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