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Fermentation + Kombucha Workshop – Part 5 – Oxidization, Turmeric, and Biological Intelligence
Here is part 5 of the Fermentation and Kombucha class I taught at the NOFA Winter Conference, in Jan, 2015 – In this segment, I discuss the benefits of using whole spices vs powders which help us avoid oxidization, or … Continue reading
Gathering Winter Rose Hips
Gathering Winter Rose Hips: Nature offers an incredible abundance of medicinal plants, if one knows where to look. It takes deep work to abandon the dross of our modern culture, and re-tune our senses to have deep and clear perception … Continue reading
The Zen of Chicken of the Woods – New Video
Here’s a video on ethical and sustainable harvest of the Latiporus mushrooms, of which there are 2 or 3 species in North America; namely laetiporus sulphureus, and laetiporus cincinnatus. Commonly known as the chicken of the woods mushroom, this is a … Continue reading
Foraging Herbalist Mentorship – 2014 Slideshow
Heres a look at pics from the Foraging Herbalist Mentorship of 2014. See next years program @ http://returntonature.us/mentorship2016
Black Nightshade (A mystic fruit)
Black nightshade (Solanum nigrum/americanum) is a little known, yet edible and delicious fruit. In some foraging guides it is seen as poisonous, but this is likely due to confusion with other Solanum species such as Solanum dulcamara. Here’s a video … Continue reading
Pics From Foraging @ Mountainside Park, Montclair, NJ
Heres a look at some pics from the foraging class in Montclair, NJ – Oct 25, 2014 Happy Foraging! Dandelion Further Suggested Reading: Foraging Articles Foraging Videos: Click Here
Foraging the Autumn Olive
The Magic of Autumn Olive: Heres a look at one of my favorite wild berries – Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata). Autumn olive, or elaegnus is a delicious and tart berry which, before the first winter frost is very astringent due … Continue reading
Foraging the “True” Turkey Tail Mushroom
Trametes versicolor is a powerful antiviral, anti-candida, as well as immunomodulating mushroom. Its also getting profound notoriety from Bastyr Universities research with cancer treatment, specifically with breast cancer. Yet, there are a few mushrooms that look somewhat similar to the … Continue reading
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Foraging Herbalist Mentorship Training, 2016
Foraging Herbalist Training, 2016 Group Herbalist Mentorship in NJ Beginning in May of 2016, I’ll be taking another 10 students for a year-long training intensive program. This mentorship will be unlike the last 2 years and represents a well-rounded practice of living “off-grid” … Continue reading
Beach Plums!
Beach plums are amazing!! They are a local, and sacred food source. Share with the rest of nature, and help these grow in your garden! In-Joy! More vids can be seen at www.youtube.com/returntonatureskills RTN on Facebook: www.facebook.com/returntonatureskills
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