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Written by Nick Italiano Prunella vulgaris, known as self-heal, heal all, woundwort, heart-of-the-earth, and so many more is a common … Continue reading Prunella Vulgaris: A Common Edible Plant with Potent Healing Properties
Written By Nick Italiano Foraging has been a part of my life for quite some time now, it is something … Continue reading Woodsman Journal Vol 3: Teaching the Art and Science of Foraging
Written By Anthony Bryant As spring unfolds its vibrant colors and scents, nature offers us a humble yet powerful gift: … Continue reading Embrace Nature’s Brew: The Complete Guide to Dandelion Tea
By Nick Italiano This article was originally published in the Woods Monkey Newsletter on April 27th, 2023 Wild Ramps Vs … Continue reading Wild Ramps Vs. False Hellebore PSA
Common blue violets, or Viola sororia, are a popular ornamental plant that can also be eaten. The leaves, flowers, and … Continue reading WAZOO Foraging Bandana Feature: Common Blue Violet
By Nick Italiano Foraging is an immensely satisfying activity that not only helps us obtain highly nutritious food and access … Continue reading A Foragers Field Tool Kit
For the second installment of the WAZOO Foraging Bandana feature we will be looking at one of my favorite forageable … Continue reading WAZOO Foraging Bandana Feature: Turkey Tail Mushroom
For the first installment of the WAZOO Foraging Bandana feature we will be looking at one of the most common … Continue reading WAZOO Foraging Bandana Feature: Dandelion
Range: Lady’s Thumb is is an invasive weed that grows all over the United States. It can be found growing … Continue reading Wild Edibles: Lady’s Thumb
By Nick Italiano When I think about all the wilderness skills I have developed over the years, nothing excites me … Continue reading Foraging, Herbalism, and Wildcraft: a Brief Introduction
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