Five Plants to Forage in the Fall - Fall Root Foraging

[@emmalee478]

Wow so much great info! I hope you dug lots of burdock!

[@OkanaganGardenerandForager]

Thank you! I need to dig a lot more for sure!

[@BernardvonSchulmann]

I have lots of burdock

[@OkanaganGardenerandForager]

Nice! We've got some growing nearby.

[@melindacash1268]

I would love to know how to forage for mushrooms...i always see different kinds where i hike.

[@OkanaganGardenerandForager]

I don't see many where I usually am. There's so much to learn about them!

[@LH-zw7dg]

I sure wish chicory root could solve inflation 🤣

[@OkanaganGardenerandForager]

Me too!

[@nicolesnaturalpath8010]

I just came from the ponderosa pine video. And I'm interested in our mindsets. We are totally worried if these plants have toxins (which is very understandable) but then eat mcds every day or red yellow n green dyes in food without a 2nd thought 🤔

[@OkanaganGardenerandForager]

Thank you! Such a good thought I think. I take it you saw that I was taking some heat in the comments section on that one! I am concerned about toxins and try to avoid them where I can. I also think sometimes the risks of toxins in some fresh local and natural foods might be overstated especially when taken in the context of all the other things in our lives.

[@shantleybruce6742]

Do you know if all of the burdock roots contain that oxalic acid in them, or is it just yellow that does?

[@OkanaganGardenerandForager]

From what I can tell, burdock might have some oxalates in them, but I don't think the oxalate content in the roots is very high. At least I can't find a source that says it is high. I hope that helps!

[@PreppingWithSarge]

Great stuff! believe it or not, Mullein is hard to find in my location... =(

[@OkanaganGardenerandForager]

Thank you! It's usually pretty abundant around me, but this year I haven't seen as many plants.

[@emilygoodlad8109]

So awesome to watch this right now. I am ready to dig up roots!

[@tracycouture3955]

I wonder if there are any uses for stinging nettle after it's seeded 🤷‍♀️ Great informative video 👍🙏🇨🇦

[@OkanaganGardenerandForager]

Thank you! Yes, stinging nettle seeds can be used for things like making a tea or eating them. One thing they're used for is to nourish the kidneys.

[@tracycouture3955]

@@OkanaganGardenerandForager for some reason I was under the impression that once the plant had seeds it was dangerous. That means I can still harvest some 🥰 Blessings and thank you for your quick response

[@OkanaganGardenerandForager]

@@tracycouture3955 you're welcome!

[@Saffirance]

Stinging nettle can be used after it seeds or anytime really but easier after it's dead for its fibers in the stalk. They make long silky fibers that can be spun into yarn or made into cordage. It's a very useful plant. :)