{"id":50216,"date":"2018-02-09T08:00:28","date_gmt":"2018-02-09T13:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/?p=50216"},"modified":"2020-11-03T03:06:23","modified_gmt":"2020-11-03T08:06:23","slug":"forage-winter-herbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/forage-winter-herbs\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Herbs You Can Find During a Winter Forage"},"content":{"rendered":"

Call me crazy, but one of my favorite times of the year to forage is winter. Yes, you can find things growing in the winter, and I love the clarity that the fallen leaves and winter chill brings to the forest. Winter is a particularly good time to search out medicinal trees and evergreens, but there are other plants you can search for, too. The biggest benefit? There\u2019s no messing around with ticks or spiderwebs or sweat\u2014it’s just you and simple exploration of the great outdoors.<\/p>\n

As with all foraging endeavors, do not consume any plants if you are unsure of their identity. Go with an experienced forager on your first excursions, and always have a trusted plant I.D. guide with you. When you forage, also be a good steward of the land\u2014make sure you have permission to forage on that land, tread lightly, never take more than you can use and don\u2019t deplete the source.<\/p>\n

With these things in mind before you forage, bundle up and head out for the hunt. Here is a handful of my favorite winter herbs you can look for when foraging.<\/p>\n

1. Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens<\/em>)<\/h2>\n
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Wintergreen, also known as teaberry, is one of my favorite woodland party tricks. When hiking with friends, I\u2019ll pick a leaf off of this low-growing vine and ask them to chew on it. Skeptical at first, they are always pleasantly surprised by it\u2019s refreshing, minty flavor.<\/p>\n