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Red Maple – Acer Rubrum: Edible & Medicinal Uses for a Surprisingly Important Spring Flower

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Red Maple - Acer Rubrum

Red maple (Acer rubrum) is not just an icon on the Canadian flag. Its spring flowers are rich in nectar and sought by bees very early in spring when there are less resources. Willow is another very early bloomer. These trees and shrubs are vital for bees and other pollinators, despite the PR being stronger … [Read more…]

White Spruce – Picea Glauca: Edible & Medicinal Uses of the Top Tip of Wild Plants

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White Spruce - Picea Glauca

White spruce (Picea glauca) is one of the first edible and medicinal plants I enjoy come spring. Its new fresh green tips are a popular forage – a top tip! These next two edible and medicinal wild plants are very similar: white spruce and white pine. They’re named for the white crust that often coats … [Read more…]