by Patrick O'Hare | Sep 8, 2019 | Houseplants, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
The last time you were at a barbeque or outdoor function did you get eaten alive by mosquitos? If not, there were probably repellants of some kind. Repellants for mosquitos can take many forms. Some are chemical, like bug sprays, Tiki Torches, and ‘foggers.’ Others...
by Evan Levy | Sep 7, 2019 | Edible Plants, Plant Identification, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Most tasty mushrooms fruit in summer and fall. Morels, however, come out at the beginning of spring. Where, Oh Where, Are These Tasty Treats? Mushroom hunters can be very secretive people. Don’t be offended if they avoid telling you their favorite...
by Riley Fortier | Sep 6, 2019 | Edible Plants, Plant Identification, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Mushrooms are one of the most highly sought after wild foods. Some of the world’s tastiest gourmet mushrooms are only found in the wild, and we haven’t figured out how to cultivate them yet! People all over the globe spend hours and hours “hunting” for...
by Evan Levy | Aug 31, 2019 | Edible Plants, Gardening, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Humans have been using the plants from our local landscapes as remedies for millennia. Many people have found western medicine ineffective for their ailments and turned to naturopathy and homeopathy. While not the cure for everything, these approaches have their...
by Siri Undlin | Aug 28, 2019 | Edible Plants, Plant Identification, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
For most people living in an urban environment, fresh produce and edible plants are something you buy at stores. We operate under the assumption that farmers sell their crops to suppliers, who then transport it to cities, and then, somewhat miraculously, these...
by Evan Levy | Aug 25, 2019 | Edible Plants, Plant Identification, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Oh, lovely, lovely mushrooms. Chanterelles are some of the most coveted mushrooms by chefs, along with truffles and morels. Did you know that all chanterelles in the world are harvested from the wild? We haven’t figured out a way to farm these kinds of...
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