We were so EXCITED to find this Plant while Foraging!!

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[@lisawatson3467]

I truly believe God provide us what we need to survive. I was on a mission trip in Belize and this elderly man had only a half acre land and he said he has everything grown God have him. He makes medicines for himself and others from his yard. He was sad as no one wants to learn it but comes to him when sick. I loved how he gave all the glory to God. Have a blessed day.

[@gloriawallace4410]

/g❤

[@patmaier6917]

I have said many times that God sensitive plants we need when we need them. I get a laugh out of the country. People thinks I’m nuts. Glad to hear there is someone that believes what I do

[@lolitabonita08]

AMEN!!

[@channabrennon2017]

THIS almost made me cry. About God providing. Thank you❤

[@flowerpower3618]

Amen, not the land but the Lord .

[@lizikot2798]

I just admire your beautiful mother-daughter relationship. God bless both of you.

[@harrietpeabody2118]

Thank you 💛 I am a member of the Cherokee Nation and I appreciate you and your channel very much 🙏 Wado!

[@Hybrid_Pisces]

I appreciate you and your people, culture... and wish more would adopt such practices of respecting mother earth. 🙏🧡🧡🧡

[@LisaSaliture]

You and your momma are so cute together! You remind me of me and my mom. She passed over a year ago unexpectedly and watching you too reminds me of all the beautiful times I had with her. Treasure every moment together ❤

[@sandyg3772]

Regarding disturbing the roots. Don't worry, it will come back with a vengeance. Every break becomes 2 new stems. It also sends out spores in the early spring. You will have plenty of Horsetail to last you a lifetime.

[@maksichawla6317]

I really appreciate that you talk about those plants from a very rational standpoint and include scientific sources and encourage others to read up on more information. Many people talking about herbs (medicinal and culinary) have very little actual knowledge and spread false information that is more esoteric than science based. So this content that you produce is really precious. Thank you!

[@whytchywooo]

150 feet?!?! No wonder I couldn't get rid of it in my garden before I started learning about natural medicinals. Now I'm so thankful that its still all over the place!

[@mariabatlles7032]

I love in Wales, UK. It's all over the place here and takes over other native plants but I must admit I welcome it. Great for hair and skin tonics and the asparagusile, shoots are edible. Just found a whole bunch of shoots while foraging. :)

[@melissasekely5107]

Oh I love horse tail!!! I have the other kind!! I used it to cure a urinary tract infection in one of my cats and it worked!!

[@beckycorl]

How did you give the horsetail to your feline?

[@melissasekely5107]

@@beckycorl I made a tea out of it and let it cool down and he drank it, I also mixed some in some chicken for him. I had the one that looks like small bamboo shoots and simmered maybe 10 pieces in a cup of water.

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

I wish I had this kind of relationship with my daughters ❤

[@marilyn5208]

Me too. My dtr has no interest. Would rather buy pills than go a herbal route.

[@calltainnfearna4699]

It's never too late to try and start a relationship with your daughters now ! Even if they resist, keep trying ! My Mother kept trying and we finally bonded. She wore me down lol. I'm very happy she did because she passed away not long after we became close again and I am so grateful to her for badgering me. The time we had left was the greatest time of my life. So please ladies, badger your daughters ! I promise they will come around, it may take time, but you'll both be happier for it. Many blessings to you !

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

@@calltainnfearna4699I’m so happy you had a closeness with your mom before you lost her ! I have a good relationship with my daughters but it isn’t where we could do things like this together. I can’t do anything right or good enough and they have no problem telling me so. At times it is so hurtful I just stay away, I struggle with self esteem anyway and when my own children belittle me it really gets me down. There is a strange phenomena that happens when one parent tries to ostracize the other parent from the kids. It too much to try and explain because it’s hard for me to understand but I read about it and try to understand, it helps me to cope and understand why my kids treat me the way they do. It’s weird how they will treat the parent they know loves them unconditionally like crap but have loyalty to and strive to earn the parents love that was not there for them very much. They are all adults and he still manipulates their mind and time. Anyhow, enough sob story or psychologically, I’m just grateful for the relationship I do have with them ❤❤ Blessings

[@silviamagda]

​@@marilyn5208i am exactly backwards. I love this lifestyle and my mom is not. She stuffs herself with medication.

[@randimillington1422]

ME TOO! I have even tried to get her to can and become more healthy and self sufficient. She just does not care.

[@henryhueffed4904]

Also, Horsetail can be used to relieve bee sting by just rubbing the fresh greens on the affected area of skin. Also works on stinging nettle stings

[@marlaherrington5320]

I a firm believer that God put everything we need to stay healthy here for us we just need to learn how to use it in the proper way

[@suzannestack7784]

I have so much growing in my back yard and have tried to get rid of it for years. Digging it up, ripping it out, pouring on boiling water. Nothing has stopped it. It's very invasive. I don't believe you'll be able to over harvest it. My experience has been that the more I abused it, the more it's laughed at me. This year I'll harvest it and use it as you've taught here.

[@anjuvaze]

hey can you pls supply me in india. i will b ready to pay for it

[@livesimplywentworthhomeste8549]

But have you tried digging 150 feet into the ground 😂

[@brandyhamilton8944]

Same here 😆 🤣 but mother 🌎 gives us what we need right... that's why we can't get rid of dandelion, now I eat it instead and I let them grow now that I know

[@brandyhamilton8944]

@@anjuvaze this channel is for you to learn to get it yourself and how to use it

[@KimsKluckers]

Same here, just haven't been able to get it out of my garden and flower beds. Now I'm excited, wondering if it can be added to my smoothies. 😊

[@michelledaugherty16]

Pronounced pot-a-watt-ah-me, my husband's tribe. We're in Michigan in the St Clair River (walpole island reservation)

[@09echols]

That's so exciting how the land provides you with exactly what you need when you need it.

[@happiest.northwest]

This stuff grows near my homeschool co-op 😊 I love horsetail!!

[@TheHoneystead]

💛

[@VOIDSTRANGER2099]

Your mom is so cool ❤

[@kimmiemamatomany6226]

God gives us so many things. I'd thank Him for all the things he has your land give you The earth is His and everything in it. Psalm 24:1-2

[@TORTmentor]

Enjoy you and your momma together. Our one son has a micro farm and I have the bees. His wife makes lots of tinctures and salves for everyone. Thnx so much gal!

[@jodifesler6712]

Oh my gosh ladies this is why I love your Channel. You explain the goodness and health of herbs but you also tell not all herbs are for everyone. Do your homework. Thank you for that

[@woodsie5796]

I tried to eradicate Horsetail in my yard before I knew what I know now. It grows fervently in places in my yard. I also used to mow and I dont anymore. I love the wild things and forage directly from my yard! ❤ Thanks for all your information. I don’t comment very often, but Horsetail is so important to my home apothecary that I had to. Everything I need, grows in or near my home. If it doesn't, I plant it! ❤😊

[@earthzeroapothecary]

That's how I used to treat dandelions. Now, I see them as a detoxifying plant to help us after winter.

[@DLK9324]

So excited for you that you found your way!!! So beautiful!!🎉❤

[@dispmonk]

It’s a profoundly invasive plant regardless of how useful it is. There’s absolutely no way to kill it other than digging it up and getting every single root fragment. These people don’t know what they’re talking about the more you disturb it the more prolific it becomes.

[@chrisholmes6029]

​@@dispmonk, not too tackful are you? Thete was a more tasteful way of sharing your fact.

[@earthzeroapothecary]

@@dispmonk Then it sounds like Nature is growing it there on purpose. Lose your egoic thinking about the natural environment and see things through a new, intentional lense.

[@katrinadavenport4550]

That mom looks at her daughter like she is so proud of her . i love it

[@beckyirvin4935]

I’ve used horsetail with great success for bladder complaint and stones👍 also corn silk

[@vonigis]

You dear ladies are just beautiful. Pure joy to watch your loving relationship towards nature and life in general. Thank you so much🙏❤️

[@NorthMissouriOutdoors]

Was great seeing you and your mom having a good time together ❤it

[@ariedekker7350]

Ladies it was a lot, it was detailed, and it was worth seeing and keeping.

[@TheHoneystead]

💛

[@holistichomeschool9236]

My horsetail is usually about 3 feet tall. And we have so much in the Pacific NW. we forage it for tea and hair rinse.

[@TheHoneystead]

Ohhh I love the hair rinse idea!!

[@dispmonk]

Nasty plant once it invades it’s absolutely impossible to grow any food or put anything in agricultural.

[@dlloytl]

Hair rinse?

[@KimOpperman]

Hi there, I just found your channel. Of course I knew I would love the herb and foraging portion of your show. But my favorite part, 15 minutes into this episode, is that you’re doing this with your mama. You do remind me a lot of my daughter and me.

[@CopperIslandHomestead]

That's so exciting! We have it covering one side of our lot and it's such a blessing!

[@marthaguglielmetti9950]

Love your relationship together what a blessing for you both !

[@rawdaaljawhary4174]

I love how you and your mom look at each other while you're speaking and listening to each other. It's a look of love, respect, and trust. Your mom looks at you with pride. Together you offer a comprehensive, clear perspective. You're a powerful duo!

[@jodiezammit333]

If your hair is breaking at nodules, look at a zinc deficiency. Nodules are like bumps on the hair shaft. Run your fingers down your hair shaft until you feel a bump. So you can see for yourself what it looks like, have someone separate a strand out and pull it out of your scalp. If you gently pull the strand either side of the nodule the hair will snap at the nodule. Zinc deficiency.

[@1MartinWaite]

Funny we in the UK call it Mares Tail and it’s classed as a weed and is totally hated in this country it’s always there and impossible to kill off primarily because of the depth the root goes. It’s said that after an eruption of a volcano this was the first plant (weed) to burst through the volcanic rock which was said to be over 15 foot deep. As for foraging on the roadside would mean that the plants collected were contaminated with all the toxic substances that spew out the exhaust of the traffic that travelled along the road. We have a conifer hedge on the roadside and all the branches on the roadside up to about 12foot high are all dead or dying due to the traffic fumes and the other side of the hedge is perfect.

[@dancnluc1]

Great foraging. I love watching you and your momma.

[@cynthiahamblin-perry5880]

Thanks for mentioning knowing where you harvest - safety. Our pond is fed by a small brook that is basically field run off from a field used by a factory farm so I worry about what they are putting on field. They spray whey and spread manure. The water comes down through a willow grove and I hope they filter out some of this...

[@belieftransformation]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge! It’s fun going with you both! Blessings to all 🤗💜🇨🇦

[@juliehamel4518]

I Love You Too 🥰💞💖 Thank You 💖

[@thebandplayedon..6145]

Horsetail was actually basically "the first tree" species and made forest it's millions of years old. Even more fascinating, these were originally MASSIVE! Thirt meters tall if I recall... would explain the deeeeep roots though.

[@melissawelsh3289]

Your lives are so inspiring. ❤

[@yukonsmomma3562]

This is exciting. Thanks for bringing us along foraging. I know I have seen Horse Tail on our property or a relatives. Now I need to do some research on it.

[@laholmes966]

I have a ton of this on my land, especially growing around the pond, which brought me here to learn more about it. Thanks for your help…gotta go forage now!

[@wienia7227]

It is three types of horsetail in Europe. Two of them are poisonous. Always forage horsetail in August when it is ready as the silica content is highest at the time. We don't pick up when young. Also you need to boil the herb to get most of the silica. The name Equisetum is derived from the Latin roots equus, meaning "horse," and seta, meaning "bristle." The good horsetail is giving a typical sound when you touch it 😊

[@lucooper8166]

My horsetail is just popping up now. I usually harvest just end of summer. I’ve never tried eating the green shoots. I was under the impression it is indigestible. My oldest apothecary books say it can be used for metal polish!

[@crofterlass3459]

Are both Marsh and field use able..tk u .

[@deadlygamer-wf8wb]

I live in Vancouver,British Columbia.Canada and we have horsetail growing everywhere.

[@mariabatlles7032]

So invasive and takes over the other native plants, but it's ok, personally I like it. Tons growing around here and I love it, for hair tonics, etc. Just found a whole bunch of fresh shoots, to cook.

[@cynthiahamblin-perry5880]

Just found your channel recently - love! I like how thorough you are! I have been working with herbs for years and the info keeps changing. Thanks for all you do.

[@karengrice2303]

That is interesting. Maybe I need this plant because it is growing all over my wildflower meadow in the Pacific Northwest. Thanks for sharing about the benefits of it.

[@chelinfusco6403]

❤Amazing! Thank you for taking us along. Love your chat.❤

[@victoriafreese3805]

I used to play with horsetail when I was 8. Unknowingly propagating it. You can pull off the tops of the plant, and swap them out. They fit together perfectly. If left long enough they will grow back together. 😊

[@sundeb39]

This plant almost mimics bamboo, the silica the way, it grows 100 feet down in the ground. Its just amazing plant!

[@semelern1111]

I definitely think things appear as we need them!

[@marciabauchle1365]

Horsetail tends to grow near creeks and rivers. You don't have it, then you do because it travels down creeks and rivers when thely rise and seeds are deposited on the shore lines.

[@melisamiller1916]

I definitely treat horsetail as a big gun for any internal application. I prefer to use it in steams, washes, soaps and oils. Great in the hair too. Nice video. Thanks

[@brendal1957]

I have really enjoyed starting my own medicinal plant garden. You and your mom have inspired me to get into this. I am learning so much from you guys and the books you recommend. I love doing research on all the different plant in my area. I’ve even got my husband to go out with me to forage. 😊 Thank you for letting all of us go with you on your journey.

[@TheHoneystead]

This makes my heart happy!

[@patriciaserdahl5577]

I love seeing you n your mom out foraging I'm new to your channel learning so much so thank you both 💗

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

Ive started growing lots of my own medicinal plants as well as started my own apothecary and added bees 🙂 Thank you both for all of your info

[@TheHoneystead]

This makes my heart happy!

[@robertnielson9559]

I love watching you guys. I have learned so much.

[@andikerr3809]

Oh my we used horse tail to scrub pans when camping lol

[@OZARKMEL]

You are so blessed to live in an area that has so many beautiful plants to forage from. I live in the Arizona desert....not much to find here and with our heat it's tough to grow things and keep them alive!

[@melissawelsh3289]

I don't know anything about desert plants but I did see a comment recently written by someone who lived in the southwest and said there is a lot to forage for in the desert, (at least in their area). Maybe there are books about your area?

[@TheHoneystead]

I would definitely look to see what’s in your area :) I bet there is a good book!

[@eyeYQ2]

Buy...you have Aliens? ; )

[@rodneywelch3556]

Looks like I have a few books to add to my library! Here in Maine we are just seeing the plant emerge from winter rest. Love and hugs❤

[@desireewhittington9035]

This stuff is just so cool! I’ve already started my library and now I need a hanging dryer! I’m excited about the violet video although I think we are probably past prime harvest here in zone 8b MS

[@misamisa2677]

Wow we use that in South America its called same Cola de Caballo I remember seeing my son back when he was about 11-12 yrs old searching the cubbers i asked what he was looking for he said cola de caballo i need to clean my kidneys i was so happy to know he listened to me and my Mom

[@moniquegodon5712]

It’s so funny…here in my Canadian garden it is a weed that is impossible to get rid of 😂. Nice to know I don’t have to hate it so much. You thought me that It has its benefits. Thanks!

[@realitycheck6]

I have horsetail growing everywhere in my back yard/greenspace.

[@cowgirlinarizona1371]

This weekend I was just wondering around my yard and found some Horsetail that just came up after I watched your video last week! I was so excited! Some lovely things happen when you just invite the plants to grow on your land, and then it just makes it way into existence! Lovely video! Cheers!

[@whitefeather572]

Pot-ah-wat-ah-me is the correct pronunciation. The only reason I know is because I have a friend from the tribe. Very interesting information as always!

[@emes4788]

I had too much of that in my garden last year like a plague. Thank God for providing for us.

[@Inspirayshine]

I love watching all you guys’ videos. I always learn something new. I own the Midwest medicinal plants by Lisa Rose. Such an informative book!

[@cellerfeller1474]

Kudos to you for doing an excellent discussion on precautions - so many KZbin videos don't even mention this. We call this plant scouring rush because the Indians used it for cleaning things as well as for sanding arrows and the like. It has kind of a scratchy feel in your hand because of the silica. I will be looking for some dead dry stalks this winter. Scouring Rush makes a good spindle for a two piece fire drill kit. You have to have the right hearthboard though or you can drill right through it!

[@kokomoko6162]

First, I’m a brand new subscriber to your lovely channel, Yay!!!, I’m so happy I found you ladies!!! But,, I just had to notice, besides all the learning aspects, what a beautiful privilege you have in each other as Mother & Daughter to be doing, what looks to be something you seem to naturally love. You are both blessed. And, oh my, what a precious JOY your adorable daughter is, (I don’t know her name yet, just started watching!) I have a feeling I’ll be binging on your channel.😊 So excited!!! I’m here in Northern California!, and my lovely daughter just met the love of her life who is from Virginia!! Looking forward to my continuing education learning more about beekeeping, horsetail, and so much more!!🐝🌿

[@sharonyarnell8263]

I've been in herbs for 50 yrs. And there is always something you czn still learn

[@CoralJoyTravel]

I am going to keep my eyes out for this up in Vermont, likely have to wait a bit. This was so informative, thank you both!!

[@loft306]

I don’t grow anything, but I’ve always wondered how many of the plants that I was told were weeds were actually good for you, it seems like a lot of them are😊 I love learning. I think you landed in my feed because you built a pole barn.

[@fallenangelwi25]

Wild birds will often poo out seeds during their day and that's how we get new plants on our property without doing it ourselves. Also, they drop food and fish out of their mouths, spreading seeds and different species of fish into other ponds too it's really cool.

[@dcsblessedbees]

Oh I think I have seen that around hear along ditches, creeks and ponds up here in the NW, I use to see it a lot more as a kid. Use to chew on it, not sure why I think I remember it growing with wild Asparagus , haven't seen that it a long time either. Here in SW WA they seem to have a thicker stock and darker green/brown bands on the stocks. 🤔I may have to get me some books. Very interesting information thank you for another great video ladies. Have a wonderful day.

[@TheHoneystead]

💛💛💛

[@chelseajohns1845]

We have horsetail all over or property in upstate NY. It takes over my gardens to the point where I can't even plant in them because it will choke out anything I plant and it will even grow all the way up through my 3ft deep raised garden beds. My friend and I call it b*tch weed because its a b*itch to get rid of, lol.

[@moniqueoberholzer1282]

With a root like that it can find water without us digging for it🤣 Before you said what it was I actually thought it was Anise plant, it grows wild in our area. Wonderfull you have herbal plants growing in your area. You're so sweet together, just love it.

[@pansyvaughan5624]

Well, we have this around , thought they were small pine trees lol Now I'm picking some

[@emilydawson2667]

My entire vegetable garden was infested in this, THANK YOU for the info jumpins it’s useful!

[@quinnrivers527]

Has anyone tried pickling Horestail? We love Horsetail but have never used it as a food, hmm....loved this video with all the new options for this prehistoric plant!

[@karengrice2303]

They use it in beauty products to improve hair and nail health. It’s also good for the kidneys from what I read.

[@meredyddcooper5975]

My understanding is that later in the season, when the plant is older, you can use the flower shoots like a scouring pad. I think it has to do with the high concentration of minerals the plant puts by as it ages. Also, i remember reading that horsetail is also used as a mineral supplement for women with poorly mineralized bones (folk remedy)

[@mariabatlles7032]

Mix with stinging nettle leaves, mint, rosemary and a couple of tablespoons of instant coffee. Amazing hair tonic. Don't worry about not cutting too much... Lol... Once they're there they will be hard to eradicate even if you wanted to, much like Japanese knotweed and Three Cornered leeks. :)

[@jessicafairfax_Bens_Bees]

Love all your foraging and honey bee videos. Thank you for everything that you and your family do!

[@felicitywoodruffe4087]

We call it mares tail and ots an absolute thug in the garden .It comes up through tarmac and thin concrete or cement paths and crack them

[@CarlosCruz-rp6jm]

Oh my God I love you! I bought horse tail yesterday to make medicine

[@marilynweber7957]

LOL - the older ones like I have - the button doesn't do anything . . you have to reset it to go more time. But mine would never be done as fast as that either. Mine is now 6 years old.

[@amandasepos1524]

Isn’t it funny. We always picked them and drank the water and juices from them when I was a child when we were in walks and hikes. We never carried water with us because of these plants

[@blueskies6475]

You are so right. The land will provide!! The horsetail I've seen has the segments!

[@sundeb39]

Hello My first time watching you guys and I just loved the way you and your Mom are team players I truly learned a lot just on this one video so I will definitely be watching more more of your videos. so enlightened 🎉❤

[@GingerKral]

This is hearsay since I didn't research myself, but I heard that less than 5 percent of the people who caught the c and were hospitalized were smokers. Also I heard that france was going to hand out nicotine supplementation , like lozenges and gum, used to assist those wanting to quit smoking , as a preventative against the c . They changed their minds for some reason. Very I teresting to hear this about horsetail. Thank you.

[@johnniejumper9810]

Thank you for all the valuable information that you bring to the table with your videos. I'm a mushroom forager but have become quite interested in the plants as well. I believe in healing through natural sources. I am a practitioner of mushrooms and other psychedelic medicine too. So yes , healing the mind , body , and spirit is quite interesting and important to me. ❤🙏

[@victoriajohnson3034]

Bring us with you in the fall when you go to harvest again. Will help me identify it here.

[@timbutler5033]

I have horsetails growing all around me there's hardly ever a time when I don't see them. But my mom always told me it was poisonous. I guess she either lied to me or didn't know it had beneficial properties to begin with

[@GoodTimesHomestead]

Excellent excellent. I hope to find some here in Arkansas down by the river. I have that hanging dryer! Woo!

[@astbrnrd]

It's awesome to see the joy thst being out in your garden (general term) it's transmittable thru the video 😊 🤔 The tail is the farthest from the horse's mouth, maybe that's why that plant is called that (being toxic to the horse if eaten) 🤷🏻‍♂️ logic makes sense specially with plant naming schemes 😁 awesome video 😊

[@jez770]

You're going to discover that there is absolutely no way to overharvest this plant. You really really dont need to worry about how or where you cut it. Its truly indestructible. Its s survivor unlike any other. Pulling the roots will do nothing to it at all 😊

[@5ree6url]

There is way more than two types. It's all over the place, at least here in northern Vermont. Some is very tall, some is short, and some very primeval shapes. I share your excitement at finding a nice patch on your land! People often have a hard time removing it from their gardens, here in this forested, marshy area. I love your sustainable approach, and I love the multi-generational dynamic.

[@ceefacat2480]

We have this plant in British Columbia Canada all over in the wet lands, we call it Snake grass. I hate to be the one to say it but I think your sweet mom might have her measurements incorrect about the root system being able to reach 150 feet. I think she meant 150 inches (12 feet). I fact checked the depth and that's what I found as that's all that is needed to reach the clay layer (silicate) which is full of nutrients. 150 feet root system would of been so cool though. Thanks for taking us out on an adventure! 😄

[@jamesgranderson2890]

Thanks for the education. Curious if you’ve ever done a video on poke berry? I’ve gone back through your videos but can’t find anything. Thanks again for your content! 😎👍🏽

[@TheHoneystead]

I will do one!!!

[@jamesgranderson2890]

@@TheHoneystead thank you sooo much! A fellow KZbinr sent me some seeds last year (doesn’t grow here in south Texas) and I’ve managed to get some to sprout! 😊

[@cynthiakelly202]

Goodness for sure! Thanks for sharing.

[@fabhairwithbritt980]

It’s incredible the roots go that deep!