Alaska foraging

“When the tide is out, the table is set” Tlingit Native Alaskan phrase Lithe and graceful, clothed in algae colours with eyes the hue of sea water, Hope Merritt lives in Sitka, off the coast of Alaska, part of a chain of islands. Prior to moving there, she was a traveller, living hand to mouth....Read More

While I wait for my garden greens to grow, I love to harvest and mix in some of the wild greens I find outside my door. Here is a list of a few of my favorites (though there are many others). Wild greens can be eaten raw in salads or made into pesto or ferments, and they’re also great steamed or mixed into a stir fry or soup. Some of them must be cooked, and many should only be eaten raw in moderation. Some of these plants are common and weedy, but some of them are at risk of being…

Some plants should only be foraged in winter. This is when they are packed full of vitamins and nutrients. So don’t let the cold stop you. Would you recognize these edible plants if you saw them covered in snow? #foraging #forage #forager #winterforaging #cedar #pine #blackchokeberries #rosehips #turkeytailmushroom #foragingguide #naturalremedies #tealover

Wade Martin spends more time on the waters around Sitka than anyone I know. He is a Chilkat Tlingit who makes his living hunting otters and seals, selling their pelts to other Coastal Alaskan Natives for use in skin sewing arts. From his 18 ft. open aluminum skiff called the Raven, Wade also fishes and forages seasonal foods across Sitka Sound. He shares this bounty with family and friends throughout Alaska. A few weeks ago we headed North of Sitka to Salisbury Sound to harvest Black Seaweed…

Wild Fireweed grows everywhere here. It lines the roads and fills the valleys, bringing a vibrant splash of color in an otherwise green temperate rainforest. Also called Willowherb, Wild Fireweed is not only edible, it has some minor medicinal uses, too. Learn more about this wonderful wild edible and increase your foraging knowledge! Wild Fireweed […]

Rose petal jelly captures the sweet scent of summer roses in an easy-to-make preserve that you can enjoy year-round. Known as the Queen of Flowers and an everlasting symbol of love, roses are a bright

Foraging rosehips for oil, tea, syrup and jelly lets us create our own natural remedies and healthy recipes. Tips + a free recipe booklet!

These inspiring spruce tip recipes will help you make the most of this ephemeral foraged food. Spruce tip syrup, pesto, ice cream & more!

Buy Foraging in Alaska: Foraging Log Book for Local Backyard Gatherers, Hunting, Identification And Adventures, Perfect Gift for Foraging Lovers Man & Woman. on Amazon.com ✓ FREE SHIPPING on qualified orders

KSKA: Thursday, September 01, at 2:00 and Thursday, September 08, at 8:00 p.m. Alaska may not be a huge farming state, but it is full of food, and not only for meat eaters. The woods and beaches are rich in edible plants and fungus that can be delicious and not difficult to find. As we’re going to learn on the next show, many of Alaska’s edible plants are extremely common and preparation is easy.LISTEN NOW