Spicebush Ice Cream Alison MEEHAN, September 8, 2019May 11, 2020, Wildcrafting Members, 0 Spicebush Ice Cream has a flavor unlike anything else you've had before. You can make the flavor strong or mild. Continue reading
Amazing Weed Salad Alison MEEHAN, September 1, 2019September 1, 2019, Uncategorized, 0 I love weeds! There’s nothing like pulling weeds in your herb or vegetable garden and bringing them in to eat! Continue reading
Kids Fall in Love With Nature for Life Before Age Six Alison MEEHAN, January 30, 2019December 17, 2020, Uncategorized, 0 The squeal of excitement as my child finds a slug. The exhilaration on her face as she splashes through a Continue reading
Common Violet Alison MEEHAN, March 9, 2018May 11, 2020, Uncategorized, 0 Violet (Violaceae Viola spp.) is a mild tasting and common plant in the eastern U.S. You can collect the flowers Continue reading
Jewelweed Alison MEEHAN, January 26, 2018February 3, 2020, Uncategorized, 0 Did you know that there is free, over-the-counter medicine waiting just outside your doorstep? Plants! We all probably learned that Continue reading
12 Tips for Staying Warm This Winter Alison MEEHAN, January 7, 2018January 11, 2022, Uncategorized, 0 This year with the extreme temperatures, even the toughest nature-lovers and survivalists may find themselves devolving into winter hermits, huddling Continue reading
Persimmon Alison MEEHAN, November 17, 2017August 10, 2020, Uncategorized, 0 Have you ever had a persimmon, the fruit of the gods? What about a North American persimmon, Diospyros virginia? These Continue reading
Tracking: An Activity for the Whole Family Alison MEEHAN, November 5, 2017May 19, 2022, Uncategorized, 0 One of my favorite activities that can be done year-round is tracking. Tracks are EVERYWHERE. However, it’s easiest to track Continue reading
The Leaf Pile Alison MEEHAN, November 3, 2017April 16, 2022, Uncategorized, 0 Creating a giant leaf pile with your kids is an old favorite that most people have probably heard of. But, Continue reading
Red Clover Alison MEEHAN, July 8, 2017February 20, 2018, Uncategorized, 0 Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) is a common weed in Central Virginia that I have eaten since I was young. It’s pink, Continue reading