Foraging Wild Tea In Western Pennsylvania with Adam Haritan

[@Shroomer47]

Build yourself out of the best... man I will honestly never forget that way of thinking about my foraging practices as long as I live. I love that so much. Thank you for that, seriously.

[@helenbugsynelson]

When I was widowed 18 years ago, I thought I wouldn't go out in the woods any more. I felt funny about going alone. A few years ago I had a renewed desire to go out to the forests, so I started small by stopping at local parks for walks and picnics foraging for berries and a few medicinal plants. Gradually I wanted to increase my knowledge of survival plants and medicinal plants. KZbin has been a wonderful resource. I really enjoy your informative videos, but I can't help wishing there was someone like you who specializes in our neck of the woods here in the lower mainland of British Columbia, Canada. Keep up the good work. I don't know how all that information rolls so easily off your tongue out there in the woods without reference material right in front of you. ;-)

[@terrilltheponderer5647]

He's awesome... I need someone or a club like him here in Michigan. 💚

[@KendrickMan]

check out "yellow eleanor". great channel, it seems to be in it's infancy, with more potential for content than actual videos, but it's in your neck of the woods, and also very well put together like these videos. You'd be surprised how many local foraging channels there are out there. I used to just watch Learn Your Land for lack of a more local instructor in my neck of the woods (nova scotia), but 8 months into my foraging fascination, I recently noticed a great channel, Cliff Seruntine, who's specific to 2 counties away from myself in Nova Scotia. Even in my little

[@sherrypalmer1601]

The Herbal Jedi YT channel is excellent and based in Courtenay Vancouver Island. Lots of foraging videos:)

[@bacongirl27]

I wish you were my neighbor...we need more people like you

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks! :D

[@bacongirl27]

Do you have a video about yourself? How did you learn all you know? Family members, self taught, schooling or a mixture? Thanks! Looking for a a good place to start besides your videos and identification books, looking to learn what to do with the stuff after I find it!

[@CircmcisionIsChi1dAbus3]

@@bacongirl27 some of us do have neighbors like him. I have this REALLY nice neighbor who smiles a lot and always tries to make sure I'm alright, i see him standing outside my bathroom window a lot to say hi, he's so nice.

[@park7854]

@@CircmcisionIsChi1dAbus3 thats terrifying

[@CircmcisionIsChi1dAbus3]

@@park7854 nah not really, I only saw him holding a knife once.

[@wchayes8646]

I love you Brother. You've taught me so much. I make a tea I drink daily. Made of red clover flower. Dandalion greens and root powder and powdered yarrow when I know I'm sick..otherwise it's red clover and dandalion. I'm sure you're aware. But a major reason I'm so interested in yarrow is. In all parts of the plant. Including the seeds. After its dried. It can be ground to make a natural quick clot. I have many bags. Both go bags. Bug out bags and med kits. In each one is at least 2 bottles of ground yarrow. It stops bleeding quick. Prevents infection and also encourages healing. It also becomes an early scab. If ya don't pick at it. 😂😂😂 Yarrow is truly an amazing herb. Side note. I noticed I had pain consistent with a kidney stone. So I hit the ACV with the mother. I also added ground yarrow to my usual dandalion/ red clover tea. Sure enough. A few days later I pass 3 stones. No visible blood in my urine. Very limited pain , post passing. And no infection after passing. Conclusion ? Yarrow not only stops external bleeding and infections. But it also works internally for the same conditions. I will add this. I only use yarrow internally when I don't feel well. Not as a daily addition to my tea I drink daily. The reason is. I use this plant as one of my frontline defenders against infections. It's not the best or strongest at this job. But it is mild on the body and harsh against bad mojo. But , as you've seen bugs can become antibiotic resistant. And since not many folk are using this natural form of defence. It's up to those of us who do. To do so responsibly to prevent the basic fall back in nature becoming useless too. I can see a day when the old ways may once again become the best way. Don't forget your history.

[@DeborahStephenson]

I like your phrase "build yourself". It sounds so empowering and at the same time it means so much more than just eating or drinking because it implies that we really ARE what we consume--that we create the person we become and that we can do it mindfully. I harvested a wild salad this morning (wild lettuces, dock, greenbriar, lambs quarter, comelina and several others, plus a few herbs from my garden) that I will be eating for my supper so your video made me consciously aware that I too am building myself from nature. I do this daily and I have always felt closer to my land in so doing, but I like your phrase and will remember it.

[@onehundredyearsagotoday]

Pa is beautiful, that's why I love living here. Thank you for these videos! Helps guide me on my nature walks! Keep at it man.

[@jonlynch]

Another fantastically entertaining and informative video, Adam. You are a walking encyclopedia!!

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks, Jon! The plants and mushrooms make it easy.

[@peterbochek8601]

Hello Adam, another great video from you !!! I wish I had your memory retention !! I do believe a video from you in regards to preparing your medicines would be terrific ! Please keep up your great videos !

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks, Peter! I appreciate the support. I'll plan on making a video pertaining to medicine making soon.

[@jonlynch]

@Peter bochek - "I wish I had your memory retention" -- I bet Adam could show you a mushroom for that!

[@LearnYourLand]

Hericium erinaceus!

[@pattycastle7863]

Totally agree. More about how to process and use the plants. Teas, tinctures, etc

[@kennethsmith2952]

Adam, I could watch your videos all day long, they are filled with knowledge and in the complete understanding of all the wild forest growth, these are rich videos, full of life; to be consumed in learners mind. Thank you. Ken

[@groceriesforsale8169]

Your an inspiration to me. I found your channel a few years ago and I’m still impressed with how much knowledge you have. The videos you’ve generously shared with us are invaluable. Thank you!

[@LearnYourLand]

Thank you!

[@senatorjosephmccarthy2720]

It's impressive the amount of things you know about the woods, and enjoyable learning from you. I planted some white pine in my yard. One has been good for climbing and looking at the area. And making pine tea. And using the sap. Yes, they're great trees.

[@victorialawrence505]

I always love hearing you get so enthusiastic at the end of your videos while you express our connection to Nature! You are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your wisdom!

[@edibleautopsy2]

Love all of your videos. I've been watching them daily and on repeat. Thank you for what you do and please keep it up!

[@extendedblundering]

"build yourself out of the best". this is why I watch you my friend

[@tatianagurevich-panigrahi1005]

Very inspirational, Adam. Thank you!

[@southerntexashomestead5028]

Watching the collection/ harvesting of wild plants and the processing of them is interesting. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with others.

[@mauricepaquette685]

awesome video on its simplest form in connecting with nature foraging for tea Adam you're inspiring👍👍👍

[@SaxonRanger94]

Right!😢 We are pretty lucky Adam made this channel to share all his passionate knowledge and wisdom.

[@HinduBoy]

Love the pace / flow of this one. Been learning / reviewing forest knowledge thru u. Domo 🙏

[@deanframe9095]

I have lots of white pine. It’s Awesome how you find so much wild edibles.

[@mattminium2411]

I would really enjoy seeing your whole process of making and storing of extra. I envision a ground cellar full of glass jars filled with plants. Or rafters hanging full as well?

[@LearnYourLand]

Very close... you got it right with the glass jars. They seem to have accumulated greatly this year... mainly because it was a very good mushroom season all around. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@adktree8ter261]

Gotta be the very best channel for educational foraging,, awesome vids!!! Just what I was looking for !!thank you!!

[@jvals]

Dude, If i get the chance, I definitely want to visit PA! You should do a weekend foraging camp!

[@LearnYourLand]

Thinking about it! :)

[@Sun-soilproductions]

Same here! That sounds so fun

[@SG-ce7ji]

❤️🙏Thank you Adam!!

[@jeromewalton8997]

Adam, I really love these videos! I have been taking the advice I got from a few books and videos. Go out and be able to consistently identify the plants you want to try and consume first. So I have tried a few that I was sure of and it does increase my enjoyment of being outside. This year I would like to expand on my harvesting a bit and try a few more things. I am in Maryland and when I was staying on the Eastern shore for a couple of months for work, I was staying at a house on tangier sound and harvested 1 meal a day for that whole time. It would be fish or crabs or mussels... But I timed this meal around when I could obtain these foods. Sometimes I didn’t get much and my meal was a bit skimpy! Following tides and eating what I could get in a reasonable time made this such a rich experience. I will never forget it and hope to recreate it soon. I would definitely like to see your experience in making the things you collect into what you consume.

[@ericbertsch2370]

I'd love to spend a few a few weekends in different seasons with this guy!

[@ubamilitary]

I would love to see a medicinal video; that would be really, really great.

[@LearnYourLand]

Ok, thanks for the suggestion!

[@johndifrancisco3642]

I second that! This way we know what to do with what we find, or try to do :P

[@rebeccastanhope3989]

Yes, I would like a video on making medicine. Enjoy your topics. Thank you.

[@QuantumPV]

Love you man! I love your knowledge and philosophy. Awesome job Adam!

[@terrihooper4490]

Love your videos along with all your knowledge. Could you possibly post along with your videos cooking process

[@martinkuuben3559]

This looks wonderful and you just reminded me of something I already knew beforehand, but had forgotten - you gotta simmer polypores to get use out of them. This winter I collected lichen and tried lichen tea for the first time, I just so happened to have a red belted polypore with me and I decided to make a 'tea' out of them both, with a bit of lemon added so it didn't taste absolutely terrible. I now realize, that I should have been simmering it for a few hours beforehand to make most use of it. This gives me motivation to try it out again using a more apropriate method, thank you! Would love to see preperation videos and even a video or two about your medicinal plans.

[@LearnYourLand]

You're welcome, Martin. Thanks for watching and sharing your input. I've never added lemon to any medicinal mushroom decoction, though perhaps I should give that a shot! Some could certainly use the extra flavor. 😉

[@theresemazzetti4254]

Hi ADAM, So interesting and educational.. Pleasure watching your videos. Thanks for taking time to do this.

[@LearnYourLand]

You're welcome, Therese! Thanks for watching!

[@NickoleC]

Thanks for sharing Adam, it's nice as you say to live off the land. We forget about how much we had to do that long ago and now we are spoiled. Spoiled and missing out on such great lil journeys and experiences as you said as well. So nice and refreshing to hear, thank you! Love your videos, like a breath of fresh clean air ✌

[@LearnYourLand]

Thank you, Nickole. I appreciate the kind words and support.

[@ChristopherJones16]

04:06 to me Yarrow smells similar to those flea collars you buy from the pet store that are usually a brown color. Its a very unique

[@melissaonion4793]

You are infectious in such a good way🍄. Would be VERY interested in your videos on making medicine.

[@smileq1830]

Interesting video Adam thank you for your sharing.

[@LearnYourLand]

You're welcome, thanks for stopping by!

[@laomeng88]

Awesome video! I learned a lot. I’ve been making some herbal teas as well. I’ve been mixing sweet fern, mint, and occasionally mugwort. I hope I can find some spice bush in our area

[@realrussclarke]

Love this video Adam thanks!

[@TheDude1776]

Adam, thank you for all the work you have done. I have been learning much from you. Would it be possible to make a video or two on the medicine making process you go through with plants and mushrooms?

[@all4180]

Thanks Adam!

[@LearnYourLand]

You're welcome!

[@Charles333of3]

hey adam love all your videos! also would love to see a series on how you make a tincture,tea,infusion with some medicinals. or other medicinals you use. just whenever your doing it. THANKS learn so much from you and it keeps me looking for new plants!!

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks! I'll do my best to get a good video or two out on the subject soon!

[@DurrantKellogg]

Someone needs to sponsor you to do these around the country... I love it, much ❤️ from AZ

[@DurrantKellogg]

And definitely interested in hearing how you make your medicines! Currently playing with moonshine extractions and oxymels.

[@bullywondertv4037]

Appreciate your information and hard work bro

[@michigangems]

fun! interesting informational and a great composition in your presentation, keep up the great work, am anticipating the next video already! seeing your radiant connection to the land and knowing its language is remarkable!

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks, Jordan! I appreciate the kind words. I'm looking forward to the next video as well. :D Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@LordJordanXVII]

You're incredible! I'm so in love with this channel!

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks for watching! :D

[@shainemaine1268]

Cook's Forest is heaven!!!

[@halabujioutdoors]

Yes, I really suffer from "Nature Deficiency" for sure. Thanks, Adam.

[@w.hamilton9236]

Yes please do a video on how to prepare teas, medicines. Do you organize groups to teach how to forage etc? I've noticed gathering there are several species look alike where one is good other one deadly. It's hard to see what is difference. Thank you!

[@carolcribby8642]

I think it would be a great idea to make a video on making certain medicines with the plants you find in how it's done properly

[@honeybunny2245]

Once again, amazing

[@jackcarlson6767]

great video man would love to see u make those mushroom tinchers as well as your brewing methods for your nature blend

[@LearnYourLand]

I'll have to do a video on that shortly. Thanks for your input!

[@joycebowie7768]

I am a New York City transplant that has been living in West Virginia 4 almost thirty years. Do you do nature walks for the public? Where did you study? I listen and watch as many videos as I can that you put out. Do you have a book? Thank you for all the information

[@robnco1]

Love the guitar intro.....

[@HOPEbus]

I sais to u on a previous video that i couod lisyen to u alll day .... So as i sift flour n seal my bag witch isbactually gonna take 4 hours ... I figure .i totally can listen to u as i work away . Anywho thanks for being u n sharing ur knowledge 🌱🙏🌲🍄🥰

[@rorallen9394]

I'd be happy to watch if you would make vids on how to process plants :) I live in Crawford county and could use alot of what your teaching

[@kosycat1]

Awesome video! I live north of Baltimore and have a state park right down the street I always hike, should have some similar plants here. I found a lot of raspberries,blackberries and paw paw, they are young though. having a hard time identifying other plants out thereWhats a good book to learn northeastern plant species

[@dritanbega6461]

Nice video Adam.Do you think that by boiling this plants will "kill" most of vitamin C ? I do it the same way, and I dint find any other solution for now.Very pleased to watch your videos

[@LearnYourLand]

That's a great question. Vitamin C, while heat sensitive, is not completely destroyed by higher temperatures. It really depends on how long the ascorbic acid is exposed to heat, how high the temperatures are, and what other phytonutrients (like antioxidants) are present. A few studies have been published demonstrating that even after 30 minutes of cooking, foods retain some vitamin C. Whenever I'm trying to extract vitamin C, I do keep in mind all the factors listed above, and generally try to keep temperatures under 200 for no more than 20 minutes. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@emilyt8730]

Hello! I was wondering how you dry your teas! Im pretty new so i just want to be sure

[@joemaxie4468]

You sure know your stuff.....we live in NE Ohio & share same landscape,going to look for some medicine on our walkabout tonight.... do a tea/potion video please...thanks...

[@LearnYourLand]

Will do, Joe! Thanks for stopping by and commenting. -Adam

[@roseymarygillespie5046]

In the early 1900s my grandparents made used of a homemade concoction that had pine needles in it, It was really dark green brown in color. It was taken a few spoonfuls at a time or a few swigs at a time. I was too little to know anything else about it but would sure appreciate if you could prepare a video tutorial concerning this. Thank you once again for your guidance. The second thing - Could you talk about the preparation of the turkey tail medicine. Thank you so much.

[@LearnYourLand]

Was the pine concoction a syrup? Or more like a tincture or tea? I typically create infusions ("teas") from species in the pine family. I recently harvested eastern hemlock leaves and will be adding a tablespoon to simmering water for about 15 minutes before straining. To learn how to properly prepare turkey tail, check out this free guide to medicinal mushrooms I created. All the instructions are listed near the end: foragingpittsburgh.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/guidetomedicinalmushrooms1.pdf

[@ladonnad.steele2470]

I would walk through Hells doors with you Adam, cause you would be smiling and that would make it all better! You so remind me of my sons smiles!

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks! :D The plants and mushroom give me every reason to smile!

[@joshuatenenbaum6657]

hey adam, love the videos - is there a proper drying method you like to use ?

[@NUMENOREAN91]

I live in pittsburgh have any workshops here?

[@ianthomas8948]

I just picked some squaw root. How would you suggest processing it to put in tea?

[@Garysopinion]

I thought I had to find big rosehips for Vit C. Looks like I can use any rose hips in my tea. Feel good about reducing the number of florabunda seeds. Not sure how much C is destroyed by heat. Maybe we can use rose hips for iced tea?

[@chrisrockwell6954]

My sons are in the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. I think this is extremely informative, do you do any classes or know of any. I would like to try to get that you/person to try to have a couple foraging classes. That way the youth can learn this kind of stuff. I think this is a dying art that I think needs to be brought back

[@LearnYourLand]

Hi Chris, yes... I do lead classes and events. Check out www.learnyourland.com for more information. Thanks!

[@notmyworld44]

I had always known turkey tails as Coriolus Versicolor. Is that still a valid nomenclature for this fungus, or do I need to adopt Trametes into my vocabulary now?

[@maureenmeyerhoff285]

I think 1978 genus was reclassified to Trametes.

[@josephtriplett7788]

yes please show us videos on how to make medicinal teas from pa 👍

[@laurarenfro5136]

What is the major you acquired? Great information!!!

[@LearnYourLand]

I studied nutrition in a formal setting for several years... not so much mushrooms or plants, believe it or not. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@DigginWithDeej]

I would be interested in videos how to process the natural medicinals.

[@deanframe9095]

Wow he’s right! Non processed food instead of grocery stores

[@carlfisher6771]

Do you dry your Turkey tail in a dehydrator?

[@sammyer4331]

Dude, your videos rock!

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks, Sam! I appreciate the kind words.

[@anthonyburdine1061]

Adam have you ever made Ginseng tea from the leaves ?

[@scottdarnell1287]

I am from fayette county pa and want to know if you can find chaga here

[@carpediem.9]

Nice video Adam, can we simmer the turkey tail mushroom fresh or it's best to dry them first? Thanks to your vids I found some yesterday for the 1st time when I was hiking up in the woods :)

[@LearnYourLand]

Hi Sophie... you can simmer Turkey Tail either fresh or dried, though I prefer to dry the mushroom first. Most Turkey Tail will dehydrate naturally within a few days, even if left out on a kitchen counter. Thanks for watching the videos!

[@gaiasguardian205]

Herbal Compot.👍

[@user-kl1on3nw7y]

this was a good video

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks for watching!

[@tomthomas334]

Great vid

[@spankylloyd8944]

You need to make a vidio on burdock

[@Siwfy05]

Thank you for the education :) I recently learned about Chaga from my friends in NH, so your videos have really peaked my interest on other items found in the woods.

[@LearnYourLand]

You're welcome! Chaga is a great one, indeed.

[@cherylbryant3125]

Do you find chaga in NWPA?

[@LearnYourLand]

Yes - I have found chaga in NWPA, typically east of the glaciated regions.

[@timothylongmore7325]

Yeah Adam , I was just looking through your videos for chaga videos. Couldn't find any. What's up with that? It's the king of mushrooms. We would love your insight on chaga. There is so much crap out there on chaga . You need to do this one.

[@ModernPioneer]

Can all the plants and hips you gathered be dehydrated, properly stored and used at a later date, lets say in February?

[@LearnYourLand]

Jason - great question. Yes, they can absolutely be dried and stored to be used at a later date. Because I only harvested a small amount, I didn't think it would be necessary to put them away for later. Typically I will harvest a greater amount of a particular species, dry it, then store it... often in jars. I've done this with rose hips and I find they store very well for a year or more. By the way, we should get together again soon! It's been too long...

[@wuyiwolf2660]

i used to forage in sw va and i moved here to sw pa and i cant find foraging spots any tips

[@clarsach29]

I wonder if using a pressure cooker might be a faster way to process mushrooms like Turkey Tail? Possibly might only need 15-20 mins in a pressure cooker rather than 2 hours simmering and because of the faster cooking time there is less chance of nutrients being destroyed....I would be interested to know if anyone has used a pressure cooker in this way for preparing medicinal products

[@charlesklein7232]

are you familiar with "Kombucha" tea? im not certain what it does but it does process the tea. you talk about making teas and a video would be interesting but my question is can the teas your making from plants be used with Kombucha? and why do you dry out the plants why not just boil them?

[@devonchristman7948]

"it has some... prickles" We call it the jaggerbush :P

[@layah3890]

Please make medicine video's! Thank you 😊

[@deanframe9095]

It looks like rose leaves and the berries remind me of a rose.

[@donnafrank9240]

Do you get sick often

[@user-kl1on3nw7y]

i need to Identify two mushroom that are growing in my garden in the UK could u help me.I think one is tree slippers polyporus giantus it is big ,it is a poly pore, brown outer part and the other looks poisonous it has a bright yellow stem and brown soft top.could I send u some pictures of them.thank you

[@LearnYourLand]

Yes of course. You can send a photo to: adam (at) learnyourland (dot) com

[@highvibes38]

yes let's see how 2 make medicine 👍

[@alishalettman7264]

with rose hips, in order to unlock their medicine they must brought to boil and cooked for 1 hr, or add boiling water and keep it 24 hrs before drinking.

[@LearnYourLand]

Alisha - thanks for sharing that information. Which compounds are you referring to, and can you point me to any research that has looked at this? Thanks!

[@UnwillingVegan]

yes, show how you make it.

[@LearnYourLand]

Will do! Thanks for commenting.

[@trashsquatch]

thank you for all the great information. Your just cute as button!!!!!!

[@charronfamilyconnect]

You are such a knowledgeable young lad. Are you a mycologist by chance or studying to become one? Thanks!

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks for the kind words. Mycology is just a passion of mine... I don't have extensive "formal" training in it. Maybe one day... :D

[@EliezaBaby]

You need to make a FREE APP picture snap for foraging all seasons . Heehehe

[@graftedgarage3214]

We made our first healing slave with yarrow. I thought it smelled a bit like chamomile.

[@user-kl1on3nw7y]

do you know anny medicines for your memory

[@LearnYourLand]

Check out lion's mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus). The current research looks promising.

[@user-kl1on3nw7y]

Learn Your Land i have started taking it in a mix of shiitake ,hen of the woods . chaga, reishi and cordi ceps.it is a water extraction of 30 : 1 do you think that would be enough

[@journeyman2003]

Show us the process!