Tag: foraging
Mother Nature’s cast-offs
Tami Gingrich details some all-natural items — pine cones, nuts, cocoons and more — that can be collected to create beautiful handmade wreaths.
Better habitats for wild leeks could help future foraging demands
In response to excess harvest worries, a Penn State research team has studied how to grow and harvest ramps as a potential forest crop since 2017.
It’s elderberry time!
Tami Gingrich shares tips for identifying the American elderberry and using its berries.
Jewelweed: A diamond in the rough
Tami Gingrich details the unique characteristics and healing abilities of jewelweed.
The mulberry tree
Tami Gingrich was recently surprised by the amount of fruit hanging from a white mulberry tree, and even more surprised to find out it's invasive in Ohio.
Confusing spring lookalikes: Coltsfoot vs dandelion
Although they are often confused for one another, coltsfoot and dandelion plants have noticeable differences. Learn how to tell them apart.
Wild leeks: Spring is RAMPing up!
Tami Gingrich loves ramp season in Ohio; however, she cautions readers not to overharvest them and provides tips for foraging responsibly.
Mother Nature’s best-kept secret: Hickory nuts
Tami Gingrich shares her love of hickory nuts with readers, offering tips on collecting and eating them.
Oh, deer? Maybe not.
Tami Gingrich shares the wonderful benefits staghorn sumac offers to both humans and wildlife.
New species of ramp found in Pennsylvania
The presence of a second species of ramp, Allium burdickii — commonly known as narrow-leaved wild leek — has been documented in southwest Pennsylvania.
