Category: Wild Plants
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Wild Food: The Garlic Mustard Plant
When nature comes alive again in the Spring and the April rains have slacked off a bit, I strap on my trail running shoes and take to the local hiking paths. In the forest, I enjoy looking at the wild plants I pass. I often note the many local (and invasive) edible plants along the…
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The Edible Nettle: Dead Nettle (Lamium)
When I’m not gardening, I spend many weekly hours on local running and biking trails where I often observe the wild plant life. The Purple Dead Nettle is highly prolific this year and I was surprised to learn that it’s not only edible, but a plant highly prized by herbalists for its nutrient-rich and medicinal…
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The Four Leaf Clover and the Luck of the Irish
Saint Patrick’s Day typically dominates the month of March with its shamrocks, Irish flags, and Leprechauns. But there’s a lot of confusion surrounding the humble Irish clover. What’s the difference between a clover or a shamrock? How do you find a four leaf clover? Why is a four leaf clover lucky anyway? I’m tackling all…