When I moved out into the horse country of Florida in 2010 with my family, …
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Why I Freecycle – The Off-Gridder's Secret to Thriving, Not Just SurvivingI live by a code written in campfire smoke and calloused hands: leave no trace, waste nothing, and always be ready. Whether I'm hauling out trash from my favorite backcountry spot, converting salvaged materials into off-grid essentials, or teaching my kids how to repurpose what others throw away, sustainability isn't political to me—it's how we stay alive out here.
In this video I make a tasty snack using grape leaves. They are a good …
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Wild Edibles- Pine / Spruce / Cedar / Fir- Evergreen Teas
by John Greeneby John Greene 0 minutes readIn this episode, I identify 4 common evergreen trees, and use their needles to make …
Common Milkweed (Asclepias Syriaca) is a really delicious and nutritious plant, when properly cooked. In …
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Wild Edibles- Yellow Birch Sap- The Taste of Spring!
by John Greeneby John Greene 0 minutes readIn this episode I harvest some delicious Yellow Birch Sap. The sap is being hailed …
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Wild Edibles- Tree Bark- Cambium- Emergency Food
by John Greeneby John Greene 1 minutes readSometimes, wild food sources can be scarce. Especially during the winter months. But did you …