Welcoem to posts!!
in the future - u will be able to do some more stuff here,,,!! like pat catgirl- i mean um yeah... for now u can only see others's posts :c
Feverfew! It's currently blooming in my yard. It just appeared one day by my raspberries and now we have it all over. Do you grow it in your garden?
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I am hoping to make some new videos soon! In the meantime, check out this mullein one I did last year.
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You can see arrowleaf balsamroot blooming throughout the Okanagan now! It's beautiful but also has edible and medicinal uses. Check it out!
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Here's some purslane flowers and a seed pods up close. I think it's really cool how the seed pods open up like the lid on a cookie jar!
Purslane
Scientific name ā Portulaca oleracea
Purslane is hot weather succulent that grows along the ground but grows vertically when there is a lot of competition or shade. It branches profusely where there is open sun to form a thick mat covering the ground. The stems and leaves are succulent which means they are fleshy and thickened to absorb and hold water. The leaves themselves have rounded or flattened tips. The leaves are green and can have a reddish tint.
It has small yellow flowers that open only in sunlight. Small black seeds grow out of little seed pods that the top pops off leaving a little cup containing the seeds.
Purslane is loaded with nutrients including vitamins A, C, E, magnesium calcium, iron, phosphorous, potassium, and omega 3s and antioxidants such as glutathione. The leaves and stems are edible and keep tasting good long throughout the season. Because of the nature of the plant and its water storing capabilities, it remains flexible longer than others. Purslane can be eaten raw, cooked, or pickled. I like to just eat it when Iām out in the garden or to pick some to put on sandwiches. Has a slight lemony flavour.
Check out this video with lots more info about purslane!
https://youtu.be/iZqii00akAs
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Here's three easy ways to use mullein plus harvesting and storage! Check it out!
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Look for salsify AKA goat's beard popping up now! I always thought this looked like a weird dandelion, and it's a really delicious wild edible that's easy to pick, cook and eat! Edible and medicinal uses are covered here, and I show you one easy way to cook it! Check it out!
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Stinging nettle is a super nutritious food with a whole bunch of medicinal uses, and it also tastes great! Check out my newest video for more about why I'm so stoked about this plant!
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Cleavers are starting to grow well now! They're edible and are often used for cleansing the lymphatic system. Check it out!
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It's the spring time! Look for violets popping up now! All violets are said to be edible, and this video will show you how to be sure you have a violet by identify the flowers. Some edible and medicinal uses are described as well!
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Prickly lettuce, sometimes called lettuce opium, is edible and some people are interested in it because when used medicinally is said to help relieve pain. If you want to be confident with identifying prickly lettuce and learn what it's good for, check out this video!
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I started this channel early in 2020 when there was a lot of chaos, stress, and despair in the world. I hoped to add some positivity to the world at the same time as encouraging what I think are some healthy activities.
I have always gotten a lot of joy from gardening and learning about edible and medicinal plants. I looked for information specific to my area and found lot of foraging channels on YouTube, but they weren't quite what I was looking for. I had also thought about trying to to put together a book about the plants that I am learning about, but I though a video format would be the best way to share the information.
I hope that these videos are interesting and that people learn something from them and that I can help people to become more interested in growing their own food and developing a better appreciation for nature around us!
The intro theme and other songs you might hear at various times are courtesy of Audionautix.