This conversation is a deep dive into the world of elderberry foraging. And for you to learn more about this amazing plant species, I brought on none other than Jesse Akozbek. Jesse is a great guy and a very good forager and most importantly wants you to be one too! He is known for his technical yet approachable style of teaching foraging that gives people the confidence to forage safely and responsibly. You may have seen him through his online platform, Feral Foraging, where he posts everything from quick tips to in-depth video essays, all in pursuit of his mission of providing foraging education for all.

Episode Overview:

• Why you should forage for elderberries
• Historical uses of elderberry
• Different elderberry species that are abundant in the US
• How to identify elderberry and some of its look-alikes
• Different ingredients you can harvest from elderberry
• When and how to harvest elderberry and how to process it
• Culinary uses for elderberry
• And more

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Episode Resources:
How to start Foraging Blog by Jesse - https://feralforaging.com/how-to-start-foraging/

• Jake's love for upland birds and why he decided to become a guide
• Ruffed Grouse Hunting 101: Everything you need to know and more to be successful in the grouse woods
• Ruffed grouse behavior and how to scout for them
• The three big factors that will help you locate ruffed grouse time and time again
• Ruffed ground diet and how feeding patterns change throughout the seasons
• How ruffed grouse respond to pressure from hunters and people seeking recreation in the outdoors
• Analysis of ruffed grouse sign like track and droppings
• How you can use upland bird feeding patterns to identify foraging areas where you can pick wild berries
• Upland bird dog training and how to cook ruffed grouse to turn it into delicious wild game meals

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Are you looking to grow veggies in a small space? Join Poldi and Lindey as they discuss their gardening plans at their new apartment. Many renters decide not to grow food, because of limited grow space. But it is possible! In this episode, you will learn how Poldi and Lindey have grown squash and other veggies using grow bags and trellises, as well as their plans for the upcoming gardening season.

Episode Overview:

• How we plan to grow squash and other veggies on a patio using grow bags
• Squash varieties that are ideal for gardening in small spaces
• Growing vining winter squash on trellises
• Benefits of trellising winter and summer squash
• Vertical urban gardening for renters with limited grow space
• Low-budget trellis ideas for your backyard
• How to train squash to grow vertically on trellises
• Plants that are ideal for vertical gardening

Use code “yearofplenty” (all lower case) for 15% OFF at www.mtblock.com

MY ULTIMATE FORAGING GEAR LIST - Check it out

Leave a review on Apple or Spotify and send a screenshot to theyearofplenty@gmail.com to receive a FREE EBOOK with my favorite food preservation recipes.

Watch the Video Podcast Episode on X:
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