10 Springtime Wild Edible Plants you can Forage NOW

Published 2023-04-29
In this episode, we'll do a short foraging walk down by the creek just to see how much variety is growing here in mid-Spring. I apologize in advance for the sound quality due to the noise canceling of the loud creek.
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All Comments (21)
  • @silviamagda
    I infuse vinegars with the flowers I forage (that are edible) and use the infused vinegar for salad dressing (with oil and other add-ins).
  • @cel4lyf
    Hello I have been foraging for 11 years and this year in Spain we have been hit by drought and there's nothing to forage. I went to fields and I was devastated by what I saw. It has never been this bad for as long as I can remember. We hope it rains soon.
  • I like steeping purple dead nettle in cold water and leaving it in the fridge, also great mixed with lemon balm for a refreshing drink :)
  • There's a lot of good eating out there now! I've gotten a much better appreciation of flowerstalks from your videos, for a variety of plants. They can be so fast to harvest, and so easy to clean, and then really delicious! To me, when plants have "issues" (like the cleavers, or deadnettle, or the little daisies), those plants contribute depth of flavors when they are mixed with other greens. Have a great spring foraging season!
  • @loisdottavio6328
    Interesting. I've been foraging foreever. I live in a small town in Italy and the local women all forage! One possible addition which allows me to not make mistakes is add FLOWERS so you're sure. Green leaves can look alike!
  • @dixieeden9770
    Now I need a list of plants, on the east coast, specifically zone 7
  • Have a few dead nettle in the garden. A few are cute in a salad. Nice to know about the cleaves. They arrived two years ago and have spread. Easy enough to pull up though. Now I know to make stock.
  • Lovely filming and informative narration. Thanks. I will keep me eyes open for these little beauties.
  • @smiles51
    Hello Caroline! I've just stumbled upon your channel. Thank you, I love it!❤ could I ask if you would make a salve from celandine please, thank you 🙏😊
  • @carolmurray5794
    Henbit grows anywhere purple deadnettle grows and is tastier than deadnettles
  • @kkso3318
    May I ask what USDA zone you are in? I'm in zone 4/3 (right on a border there) and your plant life seems to be quite a bit beyond ours. Also, I've never thought of pickling dandelion! What a wonderful idea! Thank you for this video. 🤗
  • Does anyone know why this video and others keeps coming up on my feed even after I e watched it and gave it a thumbs up?
  • When does CHICKWEED SHOW UP??? CAN U SHOW everyone what Chickweed looks like & where CHICKWEED Grows?? Chickweed is high in VITAMIN C! TASTES GOOD!!! GREAT FOR TICKLE COUGHS IN SPRING SEASON & SUMMER SEASON & EARLY AUTUMN SEASON!!!!! PLEASE?
  • @FlashToso
    Why don't we forage for seeds or cutting to propogate & be more accessible even indoor & in winter (sprouts, microgreens hydroponics etc), especially highly nutritious super foods. That is how we progressed from a foraging society!
  • Rabbit hole: ALL the stuff at the produce grocery store isn't what we should be eating. Instead it's already growing outside. *why is dandelion made to be so bad?!