by wilderchild | Nov 18, 2015
There is a chill in the air here in Michigan, and it’s only a matter of time before the cardinals are gracing our bird feeders again. I love this time of year, and all the joy it brings. One of my favorite things is discovering and giving that perfect gift....
by wilderchild | Nov 15, 2015
Around this time of year, our pumpkins and bunches of Indian corn get traded out like an old pair of shoes. Instead of watching them sadly melt away in the rain, I was determined to do something useful with these little guys. The pumpkins got turned into bird feeders,...
by wilderchild | Apr 27, 2015
I took my first wild foraging and edibles class almost seven years ago, and it was love at first bite. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that identifying, harvesting (picking), eating, and healing with wild foods has transformed my life. My only wish is...
by wilderchild | Apr 17, 2015
Confession, I am really into birthdays. For me it’s a month-long event that kicks off with me saying to myself in the mirror, “Treat yourself!” That being said, birthdays don’t need to be elaborate or over the top (my daughter’s first...
by wilderchild | Mar 27, 2015
My daughter has been helping and playing with us in the garden since she was just a wee babe. And in the last five years, we’ve had kids of all ages (with 52 first cousins that tends to happen in my family), experimenting and having fun beside us in the garden....
by wilderchild | Mar 23, 2015
When we got our wood-burning stove, my mom’s first thought was how my daughter might get burned on it. I understood (and secretly shared) her fear, but I was determined to teach my wild child to understand and respect fire. Because the stove serves as one of...
