Cold stratification is a plant defense mechanism, designed to keep seeds from breaking dormancy and sprouting at the wrong time. In nature, seeds would cold stratify all on their own under a blanket of snow.| Practical Self Reliance
Herbalists know that burdock root is powerful medicine, but most would be surprised to learn that the burdock is edible as well. Burdock leaves, stalks and roots are edible and can be downright tasty if you| Practical Self Reliance
Aronia Berries, also known as Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) is a nutrient-dense wild edible berry that's gotten a lot of press recently as a great source of antioxidants. They're not cultivated commercially in some areas,| Practical Self Reliance
Beechnuts are the tasty wild nuts of the beech tree, and they were once an important food source for early colonists and Native Americans alike.| Practical Self Reliance
