Sustainable foraging should always be at the forefront of your mind when you go out to harvest wild plants. Learning to forage ethically and sustainably is one of the first things any forager or wildcrafter
Usnea is an amazing lichen that has powerful medicinal benefits. Learn how to forage, identify, and sustainably harvest usnea!
Self-reliant living starts with re-skilling, and unless you have a mentor handy, there's no better way than hitting the books. These are my favorite books for self reliant living, and they're taught me more than
Explore these forgotten recipes from the past and learn how our pioneer ancestors cooked with what they had.
Learn about what to forage in fall! Autumn is an abundant time for foraging and wildcrafting. Fall foraging includes berries, nuts, roots, and mushrooms.
It is very difficult to make activated charcoal, but if you're patient and respect the process, it can be done.
Discover the core values of homesteading through our step-by-step guide to creating a sustainable food supply. From assessing lands to raising livestock, we've got you covered.
When most people think of herbal medicine they think of herbs, flowers and mushrooms. But the medicinal trees around us can also be a source of powerful herbal medicine! Being able to identify medicinal trees
Looking for ways to be self-reliant? Check out "54 Self-Reliant Living Tips" for ways to get started today! #selfsufficiency
At this point there are more than 700 articles on Practical Self Reliance, and there's just so much information that it's hard to know where to start. Here are all the most popular articles, sorted
You can become more self-sufficient, no matter where you live! Here are 41 great ways to become less dependent on the store and live more self-sufficient, today
What is sustainable herbalism? This is your source for learning about local herbs, DIY herbalism, and botanical stewardship.
If you find yourself homesteading alone, it can be overwhelming! Check out "How to Homestead Alone and Not Die in the Process"
Wild nuts aren't just for the squirrels, they're an abundant and nutrient-dense wild food that's just waiting for the harvest. Keep an eye out for these delicious wild protein sources and pack them away for winter
I found myself wondering, how did our ancestors in landlocked regions find salt? I know. The weird things I wonder about... It's easy enough to harvest sea salt from the ocean, but what if you're
On this episode of The Sustainable Minimalists podcast: The benefits of foraging for the whole family, plus safety tips for beginners.
Hello my friends! I am constantly putting out new information on all your favorite things that have to do with growing, foraging, cooking, fermenting, and herbalism. I generally put out a new post at least
These herbs may help you with basic common ailments, while keeping you healthy. Plus, you can forage for them for free from the homestead or its surroundings.
A foraging ethic is a code of behavior that guides one’s foraging activities in a way that minimizes impact. Harvest common species, avoid spreading invasive plants, tread lightly, and develo…
The invasive species also happens to be medicinal and delicious! In this post we talk about identification, harvesting, and eating Japanese knotweed!
Here are the 12 best books on foraging and wildcrafting. These books will teach you how to find, identify, harvest, and use wild plants!
Winter may seem like a barren season for foraging, with the landscape covered in snow and many plants lying dormant. However, for those with a keen eye and a bit of knowledge, the winter landscape can yield a surprising variety of edible and medicinal treasures. In this guide, we’ll explore some of the fascinating plants […]
Herbal pain relief uses natural remedies like turmeric, ginger, and arnica to alleviate discomfort.
This post includes affliate links, read here how these work. My little picky eater happily munches blackthorn berries from the hedgerows. She won't touch a banana. Or an orange. But hand picked sourer-than-lemon sloes she
Are you intrigued by the idea of gathering abundant wild edibles and weedy medicinal plants? We’ve stocked up all the resources you need to begin your foraging adventures safely and wisely. Tools, field guides, harvesting ethics, and a primer on sustainable wildcrafting are all requisite. Browse our resources library to start foraging on the right foot!
Foraging is a great excuse to get outside and reconnect with nature in the first days of spring. Winter foods are weighing heavy on our stomachs, and it's time for something fresh...and green. Well before
Juniper trees are fairly common and easy to forage. Learn more about foraging for juniper berries and how to use them for food and medicine!
Wild nuts aren't just for the squirrels, they're an abundant and nutrient-dense wild food that's just waiting for the harvest. Keep an eye out for these delicious wild protein sources and pack them away for winter
Learn all about foraging for elderberries and elderflowers, including identifying, harvesting, look-alikes, and edible and medicinal uses!
Willow bark has been used for centuries as a natural pain reliever. It contains salicin, which was later synthesized and is the active ingredient in aspirin. It's reputed to relieve pain without the stomach upset
Learn about what to forage in fall! Autumn is an abundant time for foraging and wildcrafting. Fall foraging includes berries, nuts, roots, and mushrooms.
After foraging for chickweed make this super tasty chickweed pesto! Chickweed is a very nutritious wild green and this pesto is a delicious way to enjoy it.
We created a comprehensive list of the best plants to attract pollinators to your garden. Get growing and plant these winners!
Have a strange mystery weed in your yard? It might be lambsquarters! Here is the guide to foraging, identifying, harvesting, and cooking with this lovely plant: lambsquarters (Chenopodium album). Identifying Lambsquarters This past year, beginning in the early spring, we had a TON of these "
My snake plant was getting overcrowded. I had to repot this spring and decided to pluck off a few leaves to practice making cordage. I’ve never done this before, but remember seeing Bushmen hunters do...
Learn about what to forage in fall! Autumn is an abundant time for foraging and wildcrafting. Fall foraging includes berries, nuts, roots, and mushrooms.
While most of us were taught to loathe this tenacious garden invader, it turns out dandelions have much to recommend them. One of most home foragers' favorite edible weeds, dandelions are nutritional and medicinal powerhouses
There’s another side to wild foraging in certain plants with unique properties. These plants fall into the category of superfoods.
Urban homesteading - today we’re talking all about modern homesteading on a small property, because you do not need lots of land to start living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. In fact, my guest today has been
By learning about edible and medicinal plants, you not only connect with the environment but also gain valuable knowledge that can enhance your well-being.
Many tree species are full of sap ready to be tapped for syrup. In fact, you may have one in your own backyard, including maple and birch.
Willow bark has been used for centuries as a natural pain reliever. It contains salicin, which was later synthesized and is the active ingredient in aspirin. It's reputed to relieve pain without the stomach upset
Flour made from wild plants existed long before agriculture, and many of them have a lot more flavor and nutrition than storebought flour. While leavened bread is a product of modern agriculture and civilization, flour
Learn about what to forage in fall! Autumn is an abundant time for foraging and wildcrafting. Fall foraging includes berries, nuts, roots, and mushrooms.
