My parents both grew up rather poor in villages in India. They all technically grew up foraging but because of the climate there things like papaya, mango, passion fruit, lemons, bananas, jackfruit, coconut, and other things you would have to go to the store for here in the states *were* what they found in their backyards. Like, there's always an abundance of fresh fruit and you could be sitting in a park and go pick a wild coconut or mango on impulse.

@carlholtjr5228

3 жыл бұрын

Very true, but only in certain states, not all states have those fruits just growing. The state I live in most of those fruits need to be bought as well.

@Mint_Robot

2 жыл бұрын

My grandma talks fondly about climbing mango trees in her hometown of LaPaz, Bolivia. It's one of my dreams to bring this experience to the U.S. as well. There's no reason that we can't replace our lawns with gardens and fruit trees!

growing up i was homeschooled for a while. and during that time my "biology class" was foraging plants near where i lived in missouri. there's so many plants to eat

Yes I'm here 3 years later! 😂 I'm just 13 but I really find foraging for food very interesting!! And I'm always up to try me food, tea and other recipes!! This was very helpful! Thanks!

@KeruuKat

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! I'm a bit older but i've become really interested in this lately, during the pandemic! I suggest looking at lawn weeds and figuring out edible ones!

@potatos4052

3 жыл бұрын

@@KeruuKat alright cool! Thanks :)

Man I love this! I'm a super rookie lol so videos like this are helpful and motivating

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

That's awesome to hear Liquid Swords and means a lot this video is motivating for you! Thanks for commenting!

@Thankful_.

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, me too! This is a helpful video.

@mimib6253

3 жыл бұрын

Empowering info is fantastic

Thanx man going on my first week hike and am gratful for your information. Dont know why this stuff aint mandatory in school🤟

This is an older video; thank you for making it! I'm in the northeast and have been learning my land for a few years. I can't believe just this year I've identified 3 plants I've been searching for! I accidentally introduced my favorite, purslane; and I'm doing my best to cultivate it as fast as I can get it to grow! Hopefully next year there will be enough to actually eat some as a meal! Thanks man.

one thing i'd add with tinctures is only some plants medicinal compounds are alcohol soluble, some plants have water or oil soluble medicinal compounds. some require water changes or acidification or alkalization or heat to extract. you only get the benefit of the plant if you are using the proper extraction method for the medicinal compounds you are trying to extract. tea isn't a good way to get vitamin c for example because vitamin c isn't heat stable. also how you plan on using it, internally, as a compress or salve, etc. and how stable the extracted compounds are.

@TrilliumWildEdibles

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Thanks for bringing that up!

So thankful for this video! I haven't even started foraging yet but after watching Rob Greenfield I've been very inspired to start growing and foraging my own food so I'm trying to get all the knowledge I can!

As usual, just awesome video josh, always satisfied to see your videos come up, great job brother

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

Always good to see you in the comments too Ron, thank you!

Thank you very much. The points you cover are wonderfully presented.

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cathy, I'm glad you think so! Thanks for commenting!

Wow, I didn't know dandelions can thin the blood. Thank you for this info. Cool video🙂👍

Excellent video, Josh... Your videos are very informative and some of the best out there! 👍

This is an AMAZING video, Josh, one which I am certain many people will find extremely helpful. I know I did! Thank you so much for putting this together!

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Erica, Im glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for commenting!

Best informational KZread video I have seen, very well put together. I was in a trance with all of the information I was receiving.

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it and learned something! Thanks for commenting Lainth David Martinez!

Beloved, a couple weeks ago. I saw a plant growing wild in my garden. It was not one of the 10 that i research. I cooked it separately and ate a bit. I waited a few hours and then ate some more. I have no idea what it was. It looks like spinach, it was delicious and the way i see it. i am no less likely to make myself ill than when i go into a supermarket.

Eccellent work as always.

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks PiccoloMichela!

I cannot wait to get out there this spring! (the cold bothers me here in the north, so I wait). Such great info, thanks!

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

The cold bothers me too, ironically not for the temperature, but just for the fact that plants don't grow so well in it, lol. Thanks for commenting Helcat!

You always teach me something new. Thank you for these wonderful videos!

Tinctures! 😍 Great video!

Great video with lots of good insight for beginners. Thank you

Great video!! Thank you !!

That was berry helpful thankyou 🤗🙋🙋

Just love your word on LEARNING from mistakes.

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Melody! Mistakes are unavoidable, but they are necessary to learn. Thanks for commenting!

Thank you for making this video. 🌱

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Sher Jack and thanks for commenting!

Great video! Thank you

Great info, thanks so much! I am in the process of getting field guides for my area. I can’t wait!!

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Elise! Field guides are great to have and an invaluable resource for foragers. I too am excited for spring! Thanks for commenting.

Great video i totally agree Ive been foraging plants for a long time and learning about mushrooms for 10 years Get to know what growing around you Practice with weeds in the yard

Thank you for all this info. I learn so much from your video.🥰😍🤗👍

This video is great. Thanks for this information as I continue my wild harvesting journey.

@TrilliumWildEdibles

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

Very informative video. I have an allotment (vegetable garden) in Scotland which is located on a small island in the middle of a river. Right next to the allotments is a wood with plenty of wild edibles - masses of wild garlic, nettles, sorrel to name just several. Combined with what I grow organically its far better than the crap available commercially.

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely is! It's a blessing to have such good things available! Thanks for commenting John!

OH! Just what I needed. It is my first year exploring this, so thank you!!

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for commenting Dena!

This is so helpful!!!! And I love how inclusive you are 💜

@TrilliumWildEdibles

5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, I'm glad it was helpful for you!

Oh my goodness! I just love your sense of humor! You said magic wands and unicorn farts and did it deadpan, working it beautifully into the sentence making it flow. I agree with your list of ten. Those are the list of things I wish I knew as well when I began chewing on my lawn. (I also wish I lived by a forest but those aren't as plentiful in Kansas 😁)

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you jesi, I love deadpan humor and been trying to find ways to add that to my videos more frequently. I'd love to visit Kansas sometime and see the wagon ruts from the Santa Fe Trail. Thanks for commenting, it's always a pleasure to see you in the comments!

@jesihans5858

6 жыл бұрын

Trillium: Wild Edibles If my house was big enough, I'd invite you over to see the Santa fe trail (although if never seen it myself-knowingly) and take you to my favorite foraging places. Evening primrose, St. John's Wort, prickly pear, all kinds of odd goodies. My "herb" gardens and yard are the bane of my neighbor's existence! The goose foot is a little over waist high already (bwahahaha! ) and the violet leaves are bigger than my palm. J.

Love your videos!

Great video :) thank you :)

Great to see your videos again. You are amazing.

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

Great to see you again Don, and thank you!

Very knowledgeable and insightful! Love your station.

@TrilliumWildEdibles

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great tips as always 👌

Two years ago my neighbor ( who fancied himself quite a forager) told me he'd found ramps in the area around our homes . Well , he ate false helebore and died three times in the ER . He survived . Don't eat it unless you are shure you really know what it is .

Best info ever.

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kim!

Great video Josh!

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brenda I'm glad you liked it!

Great information especially the end theres no cure all I love trying to teach people what they have in their lawns but yes you cannot just go out and eat everything Self diagnosis is a dangerous tool I worry about teaching people these things but its something we all should learn more about but your right it can be very dangerous Ive been learning about mushrooms for ten years now and theres still so many things to learn and im learning so much more to plants which i have Studdied my whole life Great video

Awesome video my brother!!! Thank you for all the information it is so helpful to have videos like this for beginners on Foraging

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Vinnie and I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for commenting!

I'm glad I found your channel!

@TrilliumWildEdibles

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you're here Paulette!

Thanks 😊

GreatMaterials ..Thanks for SharingThis..

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome and I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for commenting CampSerenity!

very knowledgeable, thank you sir!

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for commenting Tori!

Hard to hear this one but thanks for the info. Being a beginner, Im using tons of sources to be safe, you are one.

This is a interesting and a informative video. Thanks for posting.

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it, thanks for commenting RONS BEERS & TOOLS!

Amazing video bro. This one is so helpful. I've only been foraging for 1 year now, this year will be my second year. In 9 years from now I hope to be half as knowledgeable as you on the subject. Thanks to your amazing teaching abilities I am learning fast. Hahahaha, "unicorn farts," that was a good one! The best medicine I've harvested for curing cancer is chaga mushrooms. There are lots of them in my area. Thanks for this video bro, it's very helpful.

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Daniel I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'm sure you'll be as knowledgeable or more so in that time as I'm sure you're studying more than I did at that time. A lot of the stuff in this video came from my first few years of learning because they were things I didn't know then, but learned some a couple years later. I don't get chaga down here because I'm too far south for it and the birches they seem to like. Oh well. I appreciate your comments man!

Excellent video !!!

@TrilliumWildEdibles

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video dude, I just found your channel and look forward to learning from your content. I appreciate your work and effort, thank you.

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Jerad, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos and learning! Thanks for commenting!

Excellent information.

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Larry, thanks for commenting!

thanks for the video!

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Michael, thanks for commenting!

Wow! That was a totally different look at wild plant videos. You did a fantastic job, keep up the good work. C. Jeff Dyrek, Disabled Vet

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeffrey, and thank you for your service! Great to have you here!

Great info

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Teja!

Thanks for sharing,

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for commenting jackeekp!

Just subscribed, great video

Very interesting and informative!!!

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you I'm glad you enjoyed it Belle!

Thank you 🙏....New subscriber!... very informative! ..,Happy New Year !🎆🎊🎈...Blessings and Love ❤️ 🌺💚🧡💜

Very nice video! I recently learned how much edible and medicinal plants there are here in the desert.

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, every place has a lot of plants to use and it's good info to know. Thanks for commenting Jason!

@jerryguerra348

6 жыл бұрын

Which state are you in Jason?

@jasonmcdaniel7878

6 жыл бұрын

Arizona

@jerryguerra348

6 жыл бұрын

Jason McDaniel , I'm in Texas.

Please, please address Stewardship and protected plants in each video! Most states have websites that list plants that are endangered. If we aren't careful plants on these lists will become extinct. Otherwise your videos are awesome. I recognized the majority of the plants but I'm sure it would be helpful to the novice if you could print the names of each one on the video as you show it. Keep up the wonderful videos.

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

Most of the plants I cover are not in danger of over harvesting, part of the reason I cover the plants I do is to try to prevent that. I sometimes do put the names of the plants in the videos but not always as it can be very time consuming while editing. A while ago I did a couple videos on responsible foraging, and plan to cover more of that in the future too. Thank you for the feedback Dee, it's always appreciated!

Good information. Glad to see another job well done. The beginning of the video has a low sound problem. I know microphone are expensive. But it might be a good investment. But otherwise, well done.

Thanku

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for commenting! Good to see you in the comments again!

nice job

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris!

Oh hey I know that song. I love it

Was that Irish music I heard? Loved the info. Wonderful. ... from an Irish slash Cherokee

Hey, I love your video.You talk in point 4 about toxic areas. Do you have any advise how to recognise/know if there is a toxic area?

@TrilliumWildEdibles

5 жыл бұрын

Sometimes it can be tricky but some basic rules to follow would be: 1: edges of crop fields can be dangerous due to pesticides and herbicides depending upon what is used and how frequently it's applied so avoid those as much as possible unless you know what's used etc. 2: areas with a lot of trash, especially old dumps are probably not safe because it's hard to tell what is in the soil. 3: heavily polluted waterways should also be avoided. For example, like next to sewage plants, industrial plants, etc. the soil and water will be disgusting and have harmful chemicals. 4: septic tank runoff and drainage areas are also potential problems due to harmful bacteria that can remain on the plants. 5: well manicured lawns and parks are also places to avoid as lots of fertilizer and other potentially harmful chemicals are generally used in landscaping. Those are the main things to keep in mind when foraging to avoid potential contamination from harmful chemicals, heavy metals, dangerous bacteria, etc. Hope this helps some and thanks for asking Schilky!

Have developed such a deep appreciation for hearty "weeds"..... "life finds a way"

Thanks. I'm viewing them now. Just was confused when saw you holding plants, thought they were the ones speaking on, until notice differently. Wonderful info on each video however. Thx.

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

No problem, I can understand why you were confused.

You are so right. What is that plant at 12:13?

Just found your channel really enjoy in and you have a great sense of humor too... Unicorn Farts! 😂😂😂😂😂

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Patricia, I'm glad you're enjoying it and got some chuckles out this video! Thanks for commenting!

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Patricia, I'm glad you're enjoying it and got some chuckles out this video! Thanks for commenting!

Awesome. New sub. Rock on.

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Jennifer, thanks for commenting and subbing!

Hard to hear the video but still a great video and very helpful.

@TrilliumWildEdibles

2 жыл бұрын

Apologies for the low volume but I'm glad you still enjoyed the video!

Yeah after rain showers Chives regrows pretty quickly. Very interested if the same could be said for Lettuce. That said I also learned that I probably underwater some plants. xD

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

For the most part yeah, most things grow well after a rain unless it rains too much and there isn't enough drainage. I struggled with under watering plants in my garden, then it was overwatering. Finally it all came together after some practice, lol! Thanks for commenting Kenneth!

What is the plant at 2:38!? I took a walk about and found one in my neighbor's yard, had it in my pocket when I turned on this video. Love your videos but the way.

Actually Josh the pollen of the plants you are allergic to makes excellent antiallergy medications. I got this from a clinical herbologist.

How do you know if there’s contaminants or heavy metals where you are gathering? How do you know if it’s safe to gather there? (Point 4 @ 11:11)

@TrilliumWildEdibles

Жыл бұрын

This is a tricky question but I'll try to answer the best I can. I find that looking up the history of the area to be helpful, and by history I mean basically the past 100 years or so. This can help determine if the land was used for something like an old dumping ground or even an old factory. However it's very tedious to do this and it doesn't always lead to a solid answer. Another thing I do, if possible is ask the caretaker of the land, whether that be the city, a nature trust, or municipality like the county. They usually have great information about the land usage over the years. Lastly you might be able to get a soil sample done to check for contamination but that is tricky if the land is public land and might be illegal to do without permission. A local agricultural extension or university might be able to help you with that.

Can you please tell me what plant that was at 8:10. Also, what do you call that bag you were using to make tea? Thanks.

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

The plant at the time code you mention is called Garlic Mustard, then at around 8:12 in the video it shows Curly Dock. The sacks I use for tea are just called Steep Sacks. I purchase them from my local grocery store, easily found at Kroger and Wal-Mart for like $3 a box, and a box contains about 100 sacks. Hope this helps and thanks for asking gcxred4kat9!

Hi do u know how I can find a plant identifying class near me? Cumming ga.

Wow, brother….your info is AMAZING🙌🏼❤️ but that hair….you must have just gotten rained on..🤔

Try headphones people... the sound is perfect that wsy . its a great video. 🙂

I live in Ala. Do you know of any plant or plants that can.help with pain in a natural way. Thankyou.

@TrilliumWildEdibles

Жыл бұрын

Wild lettuce is pretty popular for that but this time of year it's all died back, at least in my state. You might be able to find some there in Alabama but I can't say for sure. There's some great videos on using wild lettuce for pain on KZread if you search. Some other options are Yarrow and/or plantain, not the plantain in the grocery store though, I'm talking about Plantago major/ Plantago lanceolota. These can be used topically in balms or salves or even poultice or tinctures. Some other options for mild pain/inflammation are several varieties of mint, like bee balm or even peppermint.

Do you recommend a book for edibles in France? I am an American but would like a good book. I am a beginner

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what is the flower in the thumbnail, the yellow flower?

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

It is the Yellow Coneflower, or Ratibida pinnata. Hope this helps and thanks for asking Helcat!

@saraswatkin9226

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrilliumWildEdibles what is its purpose?

I like videos like theses but here in Canada in winter we could be under a lot of snow! I think you could say where you live as we are a global village not everone has the same climate!

I really wish you would make a book.

Which book do you think that I should get

Dames rocket rosettes, garlic mustard & wild onions can he gathered here in WI throughout the entirety of Winter

@senorahahn5651

2 жыл бұрын

What do you do with dames rocket? Most books I have say they are toxic.

I DON’T KNOW WHAT AREA YOU ARE FAMILIAR with the plants or if your knowledge is broaden by travel over a large variety of terrain but if you know the answer or if you are able, I would really like to see you cover information on two plants. One I need a refresher course is lemonade summac ( don’t know if It’s spelled correctly ), and the other is a plant that one could see in the winter in north GA., TN, AL and most likely it could probably be found in the Carolinas also. This plant grew low to the ground, was evergreen in that its leaves are stiff like Hoyas. The leaves are variegated and the lighter color reminds me of a silver color. My Grandmother said she thought it was wintergreen but I never detected any smell. I never saw any flowers but that does not mean there were none. The plant seemed to spread by runners or again like the Hoyas. I’ve never been able to find information on that plant. The leaves are moderately narrow with two ‘toes” that separate slightly from the center and I do believe they were toothed. Wish I could draw you a picture. LOL Never seen it up here. Thanks. Your channel is important. I hope people watch and learn.😊👍💕 Much wisdom here on your channel.

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

My knowledge of plants is relative to mainly eastern woodlands of the U.S., but there are plenty of plants I cover that grow in a large portion of the U.S. I plan on doing sumac lemonade this year when the fruit becomes available, usually Sept - Oct in my neck of the woods. I'm not sure what plant you are referring to in the last part of your comment, unfortunately. So I can't say, though I wish I could. Thank you so much for enjoying the channel Susan, it means a lot!

Lovely video, but wish you had just put the name in latin up beside many of the plants that were shown. I live in the far S.W. of France Just near the Pyrénées and the Atlantic. It is very wet and this year it has hardly stopped raining to the point of being unable to put the animals out in the fields. I come from the far N. W. Highlands of Scotland. So it is quite a change apart from the rain :) I am being demented at not knowing what yellow flowers are growing on the banks of the small road. They sort of ring a bell from Scotland, and I am quite sure they may be edible, certainly medicinal. For all the world they look like a low growing comfrey. They have soft furry leaves and a stalk that is a little more prickly. Then the most beautiful bright not too pale yellow flowers that hang down. A great bee attraction. I have not a clue how to put a phooto on you tube, and use my age as an excuse. (Still not succumbed to a mobile phone :) Is there anyway you might have this in America? It is in full flower now. Does anyone have an idea? They are not woodland plants. I would love to hear from anyone. P.S. I am a plant eater, 80% wild. Just hate the word raw 'vegan' Thanks again I am going to subscribe. Fran.

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

I didn't add Latin names to this video as the plants shown are not the main focus here, but have discussed Latin names in several other videos before. Unfortunately I can't tell what plant you may be talking about, but if you want you can try to send an email to me, and I can try my best to I.D. it for you. My email is on the about page of my channel. Though I'm sure someone will come along and help you out if they can. Thanks for commenting!

@composthog4332

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Fran, I'm no expert, but there are comfrey plants with yellow flowers and they do hang like little bells. But, I wouldn't use it without confirmation. I live in Texas so I'm a lot more familiar with this part of the world. I'm a plant eater too and love to eat my weeds. My favorite great aunt in Nova Scotia was named Fran and she loved foraging. We had to drag her out of the blueberries at dusk. Ha wishing you all the best

You need to write a book! I would buy it 😊

@TrilliumWildEdibles

5 жыл бұрын

I've been working on one for a bit now, don't know when it'll be done however. Thanks for commenting!

@carlaballou5743

5 жыл бұрын

@@TrilliumWildEdibles if you need help getting it ready for publishing let me...i copyproof/edit for a living

@TrilliumWildEdibles

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I'll keep that in mind, thank you!

You mentioned that a lot of the books repeated each other, what books did you wish you had when you first started foraging?

@jerryguerra348

6 жыл бұрын

hugh jasole that is a good question.

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

That is a good question. I'll try to get that done in a video soon because it would take a lot to type out. Plus it'll make a good video. Thanks for asking such a good question hugh jasole!

@hughjasole9336

6 жыл бұрын

Trillium: Wild Edibles I'll be looking forward to it , thank you.

I would love to make tinctures as well, but don't want to use alcohol

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

Glycerin can be used, however I can not give much info on that as I've never done that before. I'm sure you can look it up though. Is there a specific reason why you don't want to use alcohol? I might be able to help, though I might not. Thank you for commenting Abby!

@countrygalinthecity

6 жыл бұрын

Its a biblical thing...my preference 😉

@kleineroteHex

6 жыл бұрын

I don't have any experience with glycerine, but I know alcoholic tinctures have an extremely long shelf life, they practically never go bad if stored right. Unless you are a recovered alcoholic you don't use a lot of alcohol with a dropper.

@cindymarshall4449

6 жыл бұрын

Abby Boehm ..You could make herbal vinegars. That extracts the health benefits as well.

@sandyralston5814

6 жыл бұрын

Abby Boehm Do you take cough syrup.

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@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chelsea, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for commenting!

Would be a great video I'm sure if it was louder

What is woodnettle? Latin,please!

Hello

@TrilliumWildEdibles

6 жыл бұрын

What up little cousin?

Audio not loud enough