Back Yard Foraging, Fun And Healthy!

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  1. Mary Stetler

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    I bought two trees a long time ago. One died. Without another to pollinate, I didn't get fruit but just put in a new little baby.:rolleyes:
    I bought a bag of bark shavings and have soursop tea in storage.;)
     
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    I don't think you need to spoil them. I have three trees and only one I bought and it does not do as good as the two that just showed up don't remember planting them.
     
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    I bought some Soursop juice, having read that it had health benefits. From its name, I expected it to be sour, but I found it too sweet for me. I think they overdid it with the Stevia. -- My review on Amazon
     
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    This is Wisconsin. You live in the tropics? They don't grow here.:rolleyes:
     
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    Most of what I see on the internet about arugula is a small plant but the one I have is quite large I have taken off a lot of leaves to eat but this is the size over a foot long leaf
     
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    This book is free on amazon today. It is not just for foraging, but great if you are growing your own herbs. Always check the price, the are only free a day or so.
    ( @Mary Stetler , this may interest you. )

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN8WHNVK


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    I just did some "backyard foraging" in my bush beans; picked enough for supper. :D It's a jungle out there.
     
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    Also gave some away Soursop is just starting to give us some fruit
     

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  9. Mary Stetler

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    I put two in my woods many years ago. One died so even if it gets flowers, no cross pollination. Just put in another. Years away from fruit. But still has anti cancer properties.
     
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    This just in, from the "No One is Surprised" Department...

    "Foraging has grown so popular since the pandemic that state and federal agencies are weighing whether to impose additional restrictions.

    Some leading foragers, for both personal and commercial food, say more public lands are being declared off limits, especially in places where wildfires have devastated the forest lands." https://www.yahoo.com/news/foraging-public-lands-becoming-more-171241757.html


    So all you hungry Americans can just forget hunting morels in the damn parks.
     
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  11. Mary Stetler

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    That was California. But even here in Wisconsin their are restrictions for foraging in the parks. I asked if it was allowed, years ago and was told it was ok for private use, although the clerk looked surprised at the question.
    I used to tell my kids, just walking down the country roads, I could feed us through anything. With population growth and chemicals, not so much anymore. I love my farm and woods.:rolleyes:
     
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  12. Beth Gallagher

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    The article I quoted was not specific to California. It pertains to all national parks and new guidelines from the US Forestry Service. Some areas require a permit to forage. Gotta figure out a way to tax every-damn-thing, don't you know?
     
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  13. Mary Stetler

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    I was telling folks that if the force feed us bugs and processed foods, we could always forage. Taking away water rights and foraging could put a crimp into our plans.:confused:
    Hope they don't confiscate your aero gardens.
     
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