#wildforaged

“The days go numb, the wind sucks the world from my senses like withered leaves. Through the empty branches the sky remains. It is what I have. May I be earth now, and even song. May I be the ground under that sky. May I be humble now, like a thing ripened until it’s real, so that he who began it all can feel for me when he reaches for me.“ -Andrew Harvey, inspired by Rainer Marie Rilke #wildforaged #foraging #plants #wildmushrooms #chiforhealing #natureconnection #earthdayeveryday #autumntrees #fallleaves #earthconnection #selfcaresunday #gaiacentrichealing (at Wadsworth Falls State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVbBhnGJHWz/?utm_medium=tumblr

Jewelweed sprouting her orange flowers. Did you know that jewelweed is a great poison ivy remedy? If rubbed on the affected area it can dissolve the urishiol oil that poison ivy has that causes the dermatitis. The flowers are a nice addition to a salad with spicy taste like nasturtiums. We have a lot of poison ivy in our yard but also a lot of jewelweed! Nature always has an answer for our healing! Also pictured are staghorn sumac berries that make a great chilled beverage and mugwort that has many medicinal benefits. Join me this Sunday at 10 am for a forage walk to learn more about wild plant medicine and maybe some mushrooms too! Details are in my profile or go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/159001514811 #natureconnection #wildforaging #wildforaged #medicinalmushrooms #foragewalkct #foragect #gaiacentrichealing #gaiacentricliving #chiforhealing #jewelweed #staghornsumac #mugwort (at Middletown, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRjEPjeBAxw/?utm_medium=tumblr

#tasteslikesummer @saltandstraw #wildforaged #berryslabpie #madefresh #handpackedicecream #saltstrawicecream #berrymonth #98daysofsummer https://www.instagram.com/p/CRW9P0irBdJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

Found some Oyster mushrooms (pleurotus ostreatus) today! The cool thing is that they grew on the same tree where I found them last year! I see that often with mushrooms that they will flush out in consecutive years on the same 🌳 this time of year they grow on hardwood trees and if you see they have no stem and they grow in clusters on top of each other. They have a distinct smell of fennel or anise and have a lilac colored spore print. There are look-alikes so as always make sure you know what you’re harvesting before eating! These were just starting to get bugs on them so this was the last day to get them. Found another spot where oysters were too far gone. It’s all about timing, being present and grateful for all that nature provides. I made an incredible stirfry with them along with bok choy, Summer squash, garlic, onions, peppers, and coconut milk all over a bed of garbanzo beam rice! #wildforaging #oystermushrooms #wildforaged #wildmushrooms #holistichealing #holistichealth #wellnessadvocate #chinesemedicine #chineseherbs #mushroomhunting #mushroomsofinstagram #mushroomidentification #chiforhealing #healingisinyourhands (at Wadsworth Falls State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEVMN9ihut6/?igshid=1br4uttb7m0ho

Join me tomorrow for a virtual forage walk at 11 am! Learn a out the wild medicine that is growing in your backyard. Japanese honeysuckle has been used as a Chinese herb to clear wind heat conditions-headache, fever, and sore throat. I pick these in May and keep them for the colder months of the year or for anytime colds and flus are prevalent! Pre-register through the link in my profile or go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/102685854154 #foraging #japanesehoneysuckle #honeysuckle #chineseherbs #wildforaged #wildforaging #herbalist #edible #medicinalherbs #medicinalplants #medicinalmushrooms #chinesemedicine #foragewalk #virtuallearning #virtualclass #healingisinyourhands #chiforhealing (at Middletown, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Ym2SopxI6/?igshid=ajvxybkujrn5

Today I will be staying in and tending to my roots! These garlic mustard roots will make a good horseradish some day. On this rainy and snowy day instead of foraging I plan to organize my apothecary which has become in disarray since I have been making medicine non-stop since covid hit us all last month! What do you plan to do with your Saturday? #foraging #garlicmustard #wildforaged #wildforaging #edible #medicinalherbs #medicinalplants #roots #apothecary #herbalmedicine #stayhome #staysafe #stayhealthy (at Middletown, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_H491-JR6Z/?igshid=16lrzs788a33y

happy small business saturday! everything in my etsy shop ships for free through the holidays (with extra treats)❤️ ☕️ . . please remember to review your purchases if you haven't already🙏🏼 . . #smallbusiness #smallbusinesssaturday #medicinewoman #wildforaged #herb #happyholidays #freeshipping #etsy #etsyshop #etsyseller #etsysellersofinstagram #tea #herbalremedies #detox #health #healthylifestyle #adaptogens #teaplease #drinktea #handmade #artisan #allnatural #shopsmall https://www.instagram.com/p/BqkujPJlx6h/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jse66c9e71fk

just yesterday i paused for a genuine moment to lament about how i'd so love to have fresh rose hips to tincture. i acknowledged the handful of considerable obstacles hindering me from cultivating them any time soon. and then i thought 'oh well, we don't always get what we want when we want it' and went on with my day. . . this morning i went for a walk around my neighborhood to get some fresh air and spied a brightly colored tiny something in a large clearing full of dead wild flowers. and i came home glowing with two impromptu pocketfuls of wild rose hips. thanks universe . . #thanksuniverse #gratitude #manifest #intention #wildforaged #herbal #medicinewoman #spiritual #rosehips #forage #wuwei #pureheart #universehasyourback #heartfelt (at Hancock, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpvoNzclGQX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uddwl272dfvk