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PNW Wild Blackberries vs Invasives: Visual Identification Guide

A visual guide to help you ID different types of wild blackberries in the PNW. Learn native vs invasive varieties for land stewardship.

Cultivate Vibrant Hedgerows: A Sustainable Sanctuary for Nature, Humans, and Climate

Discover the ecological wonders of hedgerows - diverse plant ecosystems supporting wildlife, sequestering carbon, and enhancing soil health

54 plants for regenerative organic gardening

Planning a regenerative garden? These plants will help you reach your goals, improve soil health, enhance the ecosystem, & grow healthy food

Saving Seeds from Marigold (Visual Guide)

Harvest marigold seeds with confidence - follow my visual guide to avoid common mistakes - be certain your seeds germinate next season!

Nootka Rose Identification Made Easy: A PNW Nature Guide

Master Nootka Rose identification in the Pacific Northwest. Our guide covers key traits, habitats, and expert tips for precise recognition.

Your Visual Guide to Identify Elderberry Species in the Pacific Northwest

A Guide to Differences in PNW Elderberries: Native Red & Blue species, and Non-Native Black. ID tips for medicine, wildlife & land care.

An Ode to Nettles: An eco-friendly native herb supports humans, gardens, and eco-systems

Don't call it a weed - greet nettles with gratitude! It supports humans and the health of of soil, livestock, and beneficial insects, too.

A Love Letter to Pacific Trillium, Northwest Native Wildflower

Pacific Trilliums are a native wildflower with lessons on living your best life. Learn the science and wonder of these PNW at-risk plants.

From Folktales to Forests: The Hawthorn Tree's Role in Myth, Culture, and Ecological Balance

Discover the hawthorn tree's role in myth and ecology, and learn how this tree offers nourishment to humans, wildlife, and habitat alike.

Pacific Northwest Wild Rose Visual Identification Guide

A definitive visual guide to identify wild roses in the PNW - learn if it's a native or invasive rose species for land stewardship.

Snowberry Guide: The All-Season Wildlife Attractant with White Berries

Explore the eco-friendly snowberry plant—ideal for wildlife habitats, highly adaptable, with white berries that persist into winter

Cleavers (Galium aparine): Discover the Unexpected Perks of This Versatile Weed

You may see Cleavers as a weed to get rid of, but it plays a big ecological role, and has been a part of human culture for millennia.

Self-heal: Full Guide to Identify and Grow this Native Purple Wildflower

Prunella vulgaris is an important native wildflower with many ecological and medicinal properties. Learn how to ID and grow it in your yard!

54 plants for regenerative organic gardening

Planning a regenerative garden? These plants will help you reach your goals, improve soil health, enhance the ecosystem, & grow healthy food

Unexpected Colors: How I Transformed Lobster Mushrooms into a Textile Dye (Tutorial)

Join me in the sustainable art of Lobster Mushroom dyeing! Here's a step-by-step guide to vibrant colors through eco-friendly dye method.

Your Visual Guide to Identify Elderberry Species in the Pacific Northwest

A Guide to Differences in PNW Elderberries: Native Red & Blue species, and Non-Native Black. ID tips for medicine, wildlife & land care.

A Botanical Dye Garden Guide: Complete list of herbs and flowers that provide pigment

What plants can be turned into dyestuff? In our dye garden guide, you'll find a list of 150+ plants, sorted by color, culture, and type.

From Folktales to Forests: The Hawthorn Tree's Role in Myth, Culture, and Ecological Balance

Discover the hawthorn tree's role in myth and ecology, and learn how this tree offers nourishment to humans, wildlife, and habitat alike.

Pacific Northwest Wild Rose Visual Identification Guide

A definitive visual guide to identify wild roses in the PNW - learn if it's a native or invasive rose species for land stewardship.

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*Disclaimer: While I strive for accuracy, I'm human and so there may be errors. This blog is for educational purposes only and you assume any and all risk associated with plant ID, foraging, and consuming plants. I'm not a professional, so don't take any information as professional advice. You understand that any errors can cause serious illness, injury or death. Before working with a plant in any way, consult a local guide who understands both ID and proper preparation. Be smart, friend!