Foraging your own food and medicine is a wonderful way of increasing your self reliance. If you know how to do it properly, you will be able to take care of yourself and your family in the event of an emergency.
If there are shortages of food or medicine, foraging will allow you to gather what you need yourself. You just need to educate yourself on using herbs and plants as medicine. A good foraging book may just prove itself invaluable.
Here are some of our best foraging articles to help you learn to use the plants around you.
Fall is in full force here. Which means it’s time to harvest Horse Chestnuts to make Horse Chestnut laundry soap! Horse Chestnuts, AKA conkers, have been falling from our tree like crazy. Any little bit of breeze sends hundreds of conkers into the yard. And trust me, you do NOT want to be under that …
Chicory is a weed that grows through most of the United States. It has pretty blue flowers throughout the summer. As a cousin to the dandelion, the entire plant is edible. But the magic is in the roots! Chicory root is medicinal. Let’s talk about the many benefits of chicory root. Medicinal Benefits of …
Do you want to start foraging, but are nervous about it? Well, with the proper know-how, you shouldn’t be nervous! Foraging is a fun outdoor activity that can net you some free food or medicine. With people’s minds on food security right now, foraging is a perfect tool to have in your toolbox. Sure, gardening …
Part of self reliance and protecting your family’s food security is knowing how to use the wild things around you. Did you know that there are plenty of wild things to eat in the spring? Let’s talk about identifying, foraging, and using these helpful wild food sources today! Why would you want to forage? There …
As we come into cold and flu season, I thought it would be helpful to discuss an excellent herbal remedy to keep your family healthy. This remedy is elderberry syrup! Elderberry has been used for centuries for various conditions, and it has recently come into the spotlight as a very powerful remedy for colds, flu, …
Mullein is a wonderful, healing medicine that nearly everyone in North America or Europe can find growing wild. You might not know its name, but you would probably recognize its silhouette and its fuzzy leaves. Mullein has so many medicinal qualities and uses, it’s a must-know herb for anyone interested in self reliance. Today we’re …
Have you ever done any fall foraging? If you like to forage, you should know that fall is a great time to forage for wild food and herbs. It is such an enjoyable experience to get out there in nature and get free wild food and medicine. Last weekend I went to the mountains for a …
Free Medicine And Food – What You Need To Forage In The Fall Read More »
Mallow is a very beneficial, common weed. Fun fact, most “weeds” are actually herbs in disguise! Weeds are just plants that grow in abundance in places that we don’t want them. But even though we might not want them to grow where they do so well, if we dig a little, we might just find …
Elderflowers are blooming right now in my area. Lucky me, I have an elderberry bush on my property! If you’re not familiar with elderberry, you are in for a treat. Elder has been used for several thousand years and is one of the oldest herbs cultivated by man. The flowers bloom from early spring to …
When I think about self reliance, I think about how I can learn to take care of myself and my loved ones in times of need. In desperate times, it may not be possible to have all of your food, medicines, and supplies with you at all times. It’s a great idea to learn how …
Wild Edibles and Medicinals for Self Reliance – Challenge #1 Read More »
