Trees with Edible Leaves
For the new forager, identifying and using edible tree leaves is often overlooked. While we’re focused on nuts, berries and early spring greens, many trees offer a source of nutrition. Now there’s a surprising number of trees that have edible leaves – but the catch is that in most cases, you need to harvest the leaves at their earliest stages – often as young shoots or when they’re just starting to unfurl. Mature leaves are generally going to be tough and bitter – so just like your spring greens, harvest early. Here’s a few options that are accessible to much of the continental United States: Hardy hibiscus, aka Rose of Sharon. While technically a shrub, they can grow up to 20 feet. This is a case where even mature leaves are edible, as well as the flowers. Leaves can be an addition for your salads and the flowers, even in…
May Foraging Classes
Howdy folks! My spring blew up in a big (and good!) way. How about yours? I’m putting two wild edible / medicinal foraging classes on the schedule for May. One is on Saturday, May 11th from noon until 3pm. Second class is Sunday, May 26th from noon until 3 pm. $20 per person These classes will be held at our property in West Knox County. Address is 9528 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN 37931 On Middlebrook Pike it is the first driveway east of Countryside Center Way. The mailbox is marked 9530 – that’s your turn. At the gate press any key and hang an immediate LEFT up the gravel drive. Park by the wood chip pile and the shop building. Spots are limited so please email me at strongrootsresources@gmail.com to reserve your spot. Feel free to share this and invite your friends and family. See you soon!