3 Common Edible Weeds + Spring Greens Recipes

When it comes to edible weeds, there’s a whole feast of spring greens waiting just outside your door!

Wouldn’t it be nice to have trustworthy information so you can:

► Be 100% sure you identify edible weeds correctly (and avoid any poisonous look alikes)

► Gather in a way that ensures plenty of future harvests

► Enjoy yummy (and good for you) recipes with loved ones

By the end of this episode, that’s knowledge you’ll have for three common edible weeds.

You’ll also receive instant access to a free chapter from my book, Wild Remedies: How To Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine, containing three fun and easy-to-make spring greens recipes.

Show snippet:

“As I spent more and more time with edible weeds, I learned that the coolest part wasn’t the ‘free’ aspect. Instead, being outside, interacting with the plants and giving back to the plants were the ultimate gift.” (Timestamp: 02:08)

— LINKS —

► Get your free chapter about Dandelion with spring greens recipes by clicking here: https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/weeds-you-can-eat.html

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► Video: Edible Dandelion Health Benefits + Recipes for Dandelion Greens and Flowers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDvK9ETA8pA&t=264s

► Video: Stinging Nettle Benefits: Side Effects of Stinging Nettle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsEc0YfEu6A&t=772s

► Video: Stinging Nettle Tea Benefits (Nettle for Allergies + Recipe): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A94e5HxYeys&t=5s

► Video: Wildcrafting Edible Violets (Viola odorata) with Violet Syrup Recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpuHmFiufjk&t=1s

► Are you looking for high quality herbs that you can’t find locally? My recommendation is Mountain Rose Herbs. Click here to check them out: https://bit.ly/3ms3vQ2

► Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies That Heal:https://amzn.to/3uhNwXA

► Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine:https://amzn.to/2RguodP

— DISCLOSURE–

I’m a huge fan of Mountain Rose Herbs and will often share referral links to buy herbs or herbal supplies at their online herbal apothecary.

By viewer request, I’ve also linked to my books on Amazon. You can also find my books at your local book seller or anywhere books are sold.

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If you’re looking for local places to buy herbs, check out my listing of herb farms in the U.S. and Canada. https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/Herb-Farms-Wildcrafters.html

— TIMESTAMPS —

00:00 – Introduction to Edible Weeds

03:09 – Wildcrafting Safety First

08:34 – Dandelion benefits (Taraxacum officinale)

09:37 – Dandelion identification and look alikes

12:31 – How to harvest dandelions

14:27 – Stinging Nettle benefits (Urtica dioica)

16:26 – Nettle identification and look alikes

18:23 – How to harvest stinging nettle

20:12 – Violet benefits (Viola spp.)

23:11 – Violet identification and look alikes

24:45 – How to harvest violets

25:59 – Closing comments and additional resources

— SWEATER PATTERN —

Yes, I did knit my sweater! Pattern is: Very V Raglan by Jessie Maed Designs

— DISCLAIMER —

The herbal and plant information in this video is for educational purposes only. The information contained is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other medical professional. If you have or suspect that you have a serious health problem, promptly contact your health care provider. Always consult with a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition.

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