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Thursday, June 21, 2012

The Boreal Herbal Wild Food and Medicine Plants of the North

 For any trapper, hunter/gatherer, survivalist or healthy living person... THIS IS A MUST HAVE BOOK.  It came in with our mail a couple of weeks ago.  Thank you Cathie!!!!! (Cathie Archbould, who just recently got her trapping license and is seeking a trapline to takeover in the Yukon, contributed many of the wonderful photos to this book).  Vikki was up til last light (11pm) skimming through and learning so much.  Lots of things she already knew a little about but this book breaks it all down.  Gives when to collect.  What part of the plant. Exactly what each plants properties are.   Plus many, many recipes and concoctions.  The book is heavy and full of useful information about wild herbs, plants, berries, and trees. The Boreal Forest is a huge northern area and full of such goodness. 
Now, even out cleaning up trail is a Gatherers Good Time.  Came back yesterday with Devil's Club Root pulled from center of trail, Arnica flowers for Vikki's sore knees, and some wild Saskatoon shoots for rooting with the help of Willow in their water.  Been adding plantain leaves to our salad and had Dandelion Pancakes a few days ago. 
THIS BOOK IS A WONDERFUL REFERENCE BOOK... and worth every penny. 





DANDELION ROOT.

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  1. erinJune 22, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    nice! I just ordered this book. I used to live in the Yukon, in Saskatchewan now, but I am sure I will get some good out of it! I love Beverly Gray, she's very knowledgeable.

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  2. ken k.June 25, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    looks like you're having a good summer. that was one big moose. we have alligators to panthers here.no moose though. always found natural medicine and herbs interesting .ken

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  3. YukoncathJune 25, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    So glad you are enjoying it and using it ! you are in the perfect position to make the most out of this book and your surroundings! Harvest away! When are you coming out to Atlin next? Still looking for a trapline in the Yukon or Atlin region! Cheers, Cathie

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  4. GeorgeJune 25, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    Wonderful to have this back. Hello to everybody.

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