November 5, 2024

VIDEO: Spring Wild Foods Walk with Pat Battle


Take a walk through the greenhouses and gardens of the Mills River Educational Farm with Pat Battle as he identifies and teaches us about the plethora of spring wild foods that emerge in the warmer months here in western North Carolina. Take your plant awareness to another level of understanding by engaging in the adventure of foragable foods and discover interesting facts and uses passed along for generations. The abundance of wild spring greens are especially delicious in early spring. Pat shares important information to enjoy them at their most tender and delicious.

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  1. For food security, I've planted and suggest Jerusalem Artichoke. So far it has grown year after year and spread slightly. It reminds me where it's at, because it kind of looks like small sunflower. I've only harvested enough to see that it's doing fine and is a tasty source of carbs. I can't think of a reason not to have some around. Any body have a reason not to have some?

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