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Another treat from the North Woods, pineapple weed (wild chamomile) tincture. This was made for you ladies out there who suffer from bloating and cramps.

The pineapple weed was growing right here on my property, so I was able to groom and care for it throughout the growing season. I harvested it just before the bloom to ensure all of the oils were still intact. After harvesting it was rinsed and dehydrated. Over the winter I infused a pint of the dried pineapple weed. The result was a beautiful green tincture.

Pineapple weed is used for a lot of different ailments, but I used the entire plant rather than just blossoms for the tincture. The reason I chose to use the greens was simple, it adds the benefits of bloating and cramping relief. I have several friends and family members that struggle with really bad cramping and bloating and I wanted to give them some relief.

Dosing differs from person to person. I always tell people to start with 1-3 drops at bedtime for a couple of days just to make sure they tolerate it well (being a wild plant some people may have allergies that they are unaware of). An extra little bonus of pineapple weed is that it has a mild sedative effect so bedtime is the perfect time to give it a try! Once tolerated you can adjust the dose according to your body's needs. It can be used up to 4x daily but most people have relief with only 2 doses.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them.

Pineapple Weed Tincture for Bloating and Cramps

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This tincture is multifunctional and has many benefits. I will do my best to list them out for you.

First up, the spotted tiger lily! By far my absolute favorite flower! This tincture was made using an entire tiger lily plant from my garden. The different parts of the plant help bring relief to different ailments. You can see all parts of the plant in the photos of my jars.

The bulb (that's the white garlic looking thing in the jars) is an anti-inflammatory. Some people clean and eat the bulbs, but they are ridiculously bitter. I chose to put them in my tincture which is why I added some peppermint into the tincture as well. Peppermint helps mask the bitterness of the lily bulb, and let's face it, peppermint is delicious!

The tiger lily flowers are carminative. They are used to strengthen the eye-lid muscles and are commended in the treatment of myopic astigmatism. 

The green leaves are used in the treatment of uterine neuralgia. It relieves the bearing-down pain accompanying uterine prolapse and is an important remedy in ovarian neuralgia. 

So yes, one amazing plant, many uses. I typically make this for the ladies out there who suffer from uterine pain. There just aren't many products on the market that bring relief. This won't cure the pain by any means, but it makes movement and cramping much more tolerable so you can get back to life.

Dosing varies with age, weight, and what you're using the tincture for. 
-A simple drop or two once daily is enough to help with astigmatism. 

-Drops in the morning and evening help keep inflamed joints calm.

-For uterine pain simply use when needed. The dose should always start small and increase as tolerated until the benefits are felt..

If you have questions please feel free to contact me with them.

Spotted Tiger Lily & Peppermint Tincture Multifunctional Ethnomed

It doesn't get much better than this folks- two amazing treats came together to make this tincture- wild plums and hibiscus!

Both are well known and used in many skin care products.

Hibiscus benefits the body through its strong antioxidant effects.

Antioxidants are important for health as they prevent free radical-induced tissue damage by preventing the formation of radicals, scavenging them, or by promoting their decomposition.

Wild plums are a good source of vitamin A, potassium, and fiber. They are also used for medicinal purposes such as:

-Clear skin
-Healthy hair
-Protection against osteoporosis
-Packed with antioxidants

This tincture is a fairly strong one as the alcohol has not been diluted with water. All of my tinctures are 100% alcohol based. You can dilute them with water if you would like them to last longer. Or you can simply add the drops to your favorite beverage.

You can use this tincture daily or you can use it to do a free radical flush for your skin by using it multiple times a day for an entire weekend to help clear up blemishes, break outs, or just as a little spa love for your skin.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them.

Wild Plum & Hibiscus Tincture for Skin Care

Body Care

A treat for your body and mind coming to you from the Minnesota North Woods- Sunflower Harmony Body Balm.

This balm is a soothing treat for your skin. It was made using all natural ingredients, cold infused oil, and a small splash of essential oil.

I started by cold infusing sunflower petals & wild bee balm flowers into a carrier oil. After that infusion was complete, I added a splash of lemon oil, orange peel oil, lemongrass, and a few drops of vanilla. When the scent was where I felt it should be I added in a bit of raw shea butter and beeswax for thickening.

The result is a body balm that is soothing to the skin and relaxing to the senses.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them.

Sunflower Harmony Soothing Balm

Another organic balm coming to you straight from the North Woods! This knuckle buster balm was made using a combination of crushed red peppers from my garden, cloves, wild yarrow, and a cold infused sunflower oil. Beeswax was used for a thickener and a bit of raw shea butter as well.

This recipe came about by my own trial and error. Like many who work, or have worked with their hands over the years, arthritis has set in over time. Winters and change of season leave me with sore, swollen joints so I wanted something to help ease that.

The crushed red pepper and cloves both have anti-inflammatory properties while the yarrow brings a bit of soothing relief.

This balm is not a cure all by any means. It was made to simply help relieve swelling and pressure from knuckle joints. If you have a deeper joint pain like elbows, knees, or hips this is NOT the balm for you. The knuckle buster brings relief to joints near the surface by helping to reduce swelling.

Also use a bit of common sense here folks. After use be sure to wash your hands so you don't inadvertently get some of the balm near your eyes. 

If you have questions please feel free to contact me with them.

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Red Pepper Knuckle Buster for Arthritis

Spices, Seasonings, Herbs

Another treat coming to you straight from the North Woods of Minnesota, rosemary & hibiscus skin butter!

What is a skin butter? Well, simply put, it is thicker than a lotion or cream. The butter is made to be gently massaged into the skin immediately after a wash. You will see the most benefits when you apply to clean, open pores.

Both rosemary and hibiscus are packed full of antioxidants, and both have anti-inflammatory as well. This makes an excellent butter for occasional acne break outs, allergy rashes, or windburn. It can also help relieve minor aches from arthritis when used on the back of the hand.

Rosemary and hibiscus are two widely used ingredients in beauty and facial masks. It only makes sense to pamper your skin with this butter.

Hibiscus also helps to promote healthy skin elasticity. Natures wrinkle remedy!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me with them.

Rosemary Hibiscus Skin Butter

2 oz

Mushroom Tinctures

Just as the title says folks, this tincture was made to help soothe upset stomach.

Razor strop (birch polypore) has been used for centuries for many things including (but not limited to)

Anti-inflammatory action, Antiviral effects, Bactericidal effects, Anti-tumor effects, Antioxidant, Antifungal, Antiparasitic, Neuroprotection, Immunomodulation.

The natural bitter of the razor strop made it a perfect choice for upset stomach relief.

And peppermint, it has been a soother for centuries. The smell is refreshing, the taste is soothing, and the relief is quick.

This isn't a tincture for daily wellness. It is best used only for upset stomach relief. Also, being a tincture, means that this is an alcohol-based product and should NOT be given to children.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them.

Peppermint Razor Strop Tincture For Upset Stomach

Another wild foraged treasure from the North Woods of Minnesota- wild lavender shea butter.

Perfect for soothing dry or chapped skin, keep this tin handy for those cold, dry winter days that are rough on your hands, or anytime your skin could use some extra attention.

Lavender is best known for its soothing properties. Lavender is calming to the mind and can be used to help relax and distress.

Lavender is safe for infants, children and even dogs!

Great for dry hands, elbows, and feet. Rub onto wrists and temples to elevate, recenter, or enjoy a moment of pure relaxation.

This is also a great option for soothing a headache (massage onto temples).

The tins have a combination of wild lavender, raw shea butter, sunflower oil, and beeswax perfectly portioned.

Lavender Shea Butter for Dry Skin

Coming to you straight from the North Woods of Minnesota,  peach leather back (black footed polypore) tincture. 

Picipes Badius has been used for centuries in ethonomedicines. This mushroom has been used to help boost immunity, used for treating parasitic infections (worms) in both people and pets, and it has also been revered for it's anti-tumor properties.

These polypores were ethically harvested in the timbers of Minnesota. They were then rinsed, cleaned with compressed air, cut into thin strips, and dried within 24 hours of harvesting. After being dried they were cold infused into tincture form.

As far as flavor, there isn't much. A very mild mealy flavor at most. I added the peach flavor to the tincture just to add something pleasant. That makes it an excellent choice for adding to your favorite teas.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them.

Peach Leather Backs Tincture

Medicinal Plants

This immunity boosting balm was made with a base of oregano infused oil that came straight from my garden. The oregano was cold infused for 8 weeks prior to straining. After the oil was ready to use, I added some essential oils to the sunflower and oregano base.

This balm has a nice light fragrance which is both beneficial and relaxing. It is a blend of sunflower, oregano, fresh lemon zest, rosemary (also from my garden!) tea tree, clove, and eucalyptus.

You can rub the balm on your temples or on the back of your hand. If you sleep with your hands close to your face you can drift off with the gentle fragrance. This blend will help keep the sinus passages open while you rest. This will help your sinus drain out harmful germs that you may have come in contact with throughout the day.

Now, having said that please keep in mind that I am not a physician, and this is not a miracle cure for what ails you. 

If you have questions, please feel free to contact me with them.

Oregano Immunity Boosting Blend All-Natural Balm

Patchouli and yarrow have been used for centuries in many cultures across the globe. It has many uses and comes in many product forms.

This yarrow patchouli healing salve was made specifically for healing skin. It can be used on cuts, scrapes, and even on deep cracks on hands and feet.

The combination of patchouli and yarrow lend it to quick healing. Simply rub a small amount of balm over the area you are trying to heal. The wax will help seal the wound while the patchouli and yarrow will help promote quicker healing as well as protect the wound from further contamination with the natural anti-microbial and astringent properties.

I cold infused yarrow and sunflower oil to ensure both healing and comfort for the base of the balm. Patchouli oil was then added along with a bit of bees wax to help solidify the balm.

If you have any questions or would like a larger quantity, please feel free to contact me.

Yarrow Patchouli Wound Care Salve

Coming to you straight from the North Woods of Minnesota- blackberry ghost pipe tincture!

A bit about ghost pipe:

It can help with nerve & muscle spasms, fainting spells, and various nervous conditions.

It has been used effectively in treating severe mental and emotional pain due to PTSD and other traumatic injury, as well as severe nerve pain due to Lyme disease.

It is a useful first aid remedy that helps ease pain caused by trauma, tension, migraines, or pinched nerves. It also helps relieve skeletal tension associated with migraines and neck pain, as well as sharp, shooting pains associated with pinched nerves.

Now having filled you in on some of its uses, don't get the wrong impression. This is NOT meant to be a cure all.

This specific tincture that I made was specifically made using microdosing guidelines for anxiety relief. If you are seeking pain relief, this batch is NOT for you.

This batch was cold infused with wild blackberries as well as the ghost pipe. It both gives a boost of antioxidants as well as making the flavor sweeter. Ghost pipe is fairly bitter on it's own.

Dosage: This can be the tricky part. It is up to the individual taste and what you are using the tincture for. I recommend starting out with only 2-3 drops at bedtime just to ensure you don't have an allergic reaction to the ingredients. Some people have allergies that they are unaware of, so micro doses are always recommended.

If you tolerate the bedtime drops well, you can increase the drops and frequency to reach the desired effect. These drops should be used only when needed to help calm your mind and body. Using too frequently can reduce the efficacy.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

I practice ethical foraging, and due to the nature and importance of keeping the population healthy in my forest I make very few and very small batches of this product.

Blackberry Ghost Pipe Tincture for Anxiety

Mushrooms

Coming to you straight from the North Woods of Minnesota... Ischnoderma Resinosum (the Resinous polypore).

This is one of my favorite pantry staples! If you have never had the pleasure of trying these mushrooms, here is what I can tell you....

The flavor is super rich with almost a beef like flavor. This makes it a perfect choice for making broth. You can use these slabs to make your own soup bases or turn a boring pasta dish into a family favorite.

It is simple to make, put some water on the stove, add a slab or two of the polypore and simmer on low heat until the desired flavor is reached. You can then remove the polypore or cut it up into small pieces and serve. 

**A little side note, when rehydrating for stock the slabs are a bit on the rubbery side. If you plan to leave them in your soups or stews you will want to cut the slabs into very small pieces.

Treat your vegan friends to a healthy hearty meal. Vegetarians? No problem. A hearty meat flavor all wrapped up in one amazing mushroom!

Ischnoderma Resinosum Slabs for Soup Stock and Broth

Another wild foraged treasure from the North Woods of Minnesota- calming sleepy lavender balm!

Lavender is best known for its soothing properties. Lavender is calming to the mind and can be used to help relax and distress.

Lavender is safe for infants, children and even dogs to be around! You don't have to worry if your little ones like to cuddle, the balm won't hurt them in any way.

Rub onto wrists and temples to elevate, recenter, or enjoy a moment of pure relaxation.

This is also a great option for soothing a headache (massage onto temples).

The tins have lavender infused oil, beeswax, and small bits of the wild lavender petals perfectly portioned.

Please note that this balm differs from my wild lavender balm. Thia batch has the wild lavender, but I also added in a touch of wintergreen and a splash of frankincense. Both are calming and help to promote sleep.

Calming Sleepy Lavender Balm

A fantastic combination of wild blackberries and goldenrod, both foraged & coming to you straight from the North Woods of Minnesota.

Goldenrod has been used for centuries in ethnomedicine by many cultures. Goldenrod is well known for its ability to treat urinary tract disorders, and its efficacy as a UTI herb. It’s also used in Germany as an agent to increase urine as a treatment for kidney and bladder inflammation.

Goldenrod has also been used to both treat and protect the kidneys & liver in diabetics.

Unbelievably (yet not surprising) goldenrod isn’t used much by medical professionals in North America. It is, however, widely used by herbalists and aboriginal peoples. 

As an example, Iroquois people prepare an infusion of goldenrod flowers (specifically Canadian goldenrod) as a gastrointestinal and liver aid (Moerman, 1998). And it works as a powerful respiratory herb among many cultures.

Some of the medicinal uses of goldenrod are as an expectorant (removes excess mucus from the respiratory tract), anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, astringent, carminative (relieves flatulence), diaphoretic (causes perspiration), diuretic, and vulnerary (heals wounds).

Goldenrod is exceptional at alleviating upper respiratory congestion stemming from allergies, sinusitis, flu, or the common cold. What a lovely thing that a respiratory herb can be so readily available to forage!

And then we bring blackberries into the mix as well. A delicious and awesome antioxidant. They are full of vitamin C so they can help boost immune systems. They also have some anti-inflammatory properties, although as a stand alone remedy for pain these fall on the weaker end of the spectrum.

Keep in mind that I am NOT a doctor & the tincture is not meant to be a cure all. I have however been studying ethnomedicine for over 20 years and also worked in pharmacy settings for over 15 years.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Blackberry Goldenrod Tincture for UTI Bladder and Kidney Health

Back in stock by popular demand- Patchouli healing balm!

Patchouli has been used for centuries in many cultures across the globe. It has many uses and comes in many product forms.

This patchouli healing balm was made specifically for healing skin. It can be used on cuts, scrapes, and even on deep cracks on hands and feet.

The combination of patchouli and yarrow lend it to quick healing. Simply rub a small amount of balm over the area you are trying to heal. The wax will help seal the wound while the patchouli and yarrow will help promote quicker healing as well as protect the wound from further contamination with the natural anti-microbial and astringent properties. 

I cold infused yarrow and sunflower oil to ensure both healing and comfort for the base of the balm. Patchouli oil was then added along with a bit of bees wax to help solidify the balm.

If you have any questions or would like a larger quantity, please feel free to contact me.

Patchouli Healing Balm

Beverages

Another fantastic treat from the North Woods of Minnesota!

Trametes Betulina (Kaigaratake, multi color polypore, birch maze gill, gilled polypore, and ringed birch polypore are other common names) are a wonderful addition to any home apothecary as well as a great gift for your tea loving friends.

Old world countries as well as indigenous tribes have been using this mushroom for centuries.  Different regions of the world have found different uses for this ethnomedicine over time, but the most common use is teas brewed to help ease hip and deep femoral pain. Some cultures also believe that the teas help with slowing the progression of certain tumors.

Now having said that, keep in mind that I am not a physician and in no way am I promising miracle pain relief.

What I am offering is a time tested ethnomedicine that was responsibly sourced and harvested right here in the North Woods of Minnesota.

As for the tea, it has a very mild flavor when brewed. I like to add a bit of honey and ginger root when brewing, but you can add anything or simply enjoy the mild, earthy flavor that this tea provides.

I have heard of people grinding this and filling capsules or simply dusting cakes. Keep in mind that although edible, it is typically not recommended due to the tough leatherlike texture.

Also, this is a wild product. Like any other wild edible or ethnomedicine it should be tried in a very small amount the first time you use it. Like any other food products, there is always a small chance of allergic reaction. 

People with mushroom allergies should avoid this product.

Kaigaratake - Trametes Betulina Dried Tea Mushrooms

Another wild foraged treasure from the North Woods of Minnesota- wild lavender balm!

Perfect for soothing dry or chapped skin, keep this salve handy for those cold, dry winter days that are rough on your hands, or anytime your skin could use some extra attention.

Lavender is best known for its soothing properties. Lavender is calming to the mind and can be used to help relax and distress. 

Lavender is safe for infants, children and even dogs! 

Great for dry hands, elbows, and feet. Rub onto wrists and temples to elevate, recenter, or enjoy a moment of pure relaxation.

This is also a great option for soothing a headache (massage onto temples).

The tins have lavender infused oil, beeswax, and small bits of the wild lavender perfectly portioned.

Wild Lavender Soothing Balm

The title says it folks. This red pine balm was created start to finish here in the North Woods. The resin was ethically harvested in the timber. It was then infused into an oil base for 6 weeks. After that, strained, and cooked with some simple ingredients and tinned up for use.

This batch has a subtle pine smell. Nothing overpowering, just a pleasant, light aroma. I used white shea butter in one batch and yellow shea butter in another so I have both white and golden balms.

This balm is perfect for treating irritated, chapped skin. It both helps to heal and helps to prevent further chapping by sealing the natural moisture of the skin in. You can use it for hands, feet, neck, anywhere with skin irritation. Use caution when applying around the eyes. Pine resin can be very irritating to the soft tissues around the eyes as well as stinging the eyeball itself.

It will arrive in a 1 ounce tin. That may not sound like much, but less is more with this balm. It takes a very small amount to cover the back of the hand. When used daily the tin should last roughly a month.

If you have questions please feel free to contact me with them

Red Pine Balm for Windburn and irritated skin

Functional Mushrooms

Coming to you straight from the North Woods of Minnesota,  black footed polypore tea strips (we also call these mushrooms leather backs in this neck of the woods).

Picipes Badius has been used for centuries in ethonomedicines. This mushroom has been used to help boost immunity, used for treating parasitic infections (worms) in both people and pets, and it has also been revered for it's anti-tumor properties.

These polypores were ethically harvested in the timbers of Minnesota. They were then rinsed, cleaned with compressed air, cut into thin strips, and dried within 24 hours of harvesting.

The package size is 1/2 oz. This may not sound like much, but when drinking daily, this amount will last over a month. Simply snap off a small piece for brewing a cup, or a larger piece if brewing a kettle. Once brewed it can be refrigerated for up to a week. You can drink it cold or warm and get the same benefits.

As far as flavor, there isn't much. A very mild mealy flavor at most. That makes it an excellent choice for adding to your favorite teas.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them.

Black Footed Polypore Tea Strips Picipes Badius

0.5 oz

This healing wax is just what winter skin needs! 

The sage was ethically harvested right here in the North Woods of Minnesota. I cold infused the sage over an eight-week time span.

The oil was then strained and strained again before adding beeswax and vitamin E oil. After simmering it was poured directly into sterile tins.

There are no dyes or additives used to pretty this up. It is an all-natural product.

As for the uses of the sage wax:

- It can be used to speed the healing of cracked winter skin (hands and feet both)

- It is fantastic for cuticle care

- It can be applied in a thin layer to help prevent chapping of the skin in the brutal winter months

It is safe to use on children. Just keep in mind that a very little of this wax goes a long way. 

This wax should not be used near the eyes as it can cause burning sensation and watering of the eyes when in close proximity.

White Sage Healing Wax

Straight from the North Woods of Minnesota, an all-natural solution for cuts, scrapes, and even insect bites!

This balm was made using red pine needle & resin (foraged and processed in the autumn of 2024) infused oil and chamomile from my flower garden.

The antiseptic properties of red pine lend well with the healing properties of chamomile. Not only is this balm effective for healing small cuts and scrapes, it also helps offer relief from insect stings and spider bites.

Beeswax and sunflower oil were used to create a smooth blending base.

Simply apply a small amount to the desired area and relax as you begin to heal.

Red Pine Chamomile Balm for cuts & scrapes

Coming to you straight from the North Woods of Minnesota- peppermint ghost pipe tincture for pain!

A bit about ghost pipe:

It can help with nerve & muscle spasms, fainting spells, and various nervous conditions.

It has been used effectively in treating severe mental and emotional pain due to PTSD and other traumatic injury, as well as severe nerve pain due to Lyme disease.

It is a useful first aid remedy that helps ease pain caused by trauma, tension, migraines, or pinched nerves. It also helps relieve skeletal tension associated with migraines and neck pain, as well as sharp, shooting pains associated with pinched nerves.

Now having filled you in on some of its uses, don't get the wrong impression. This is NOT meant to be a cure all.

The tincture that I made was specifically made using microdosing guidelines for pain relief. If you are seeking anxiety relief, this batch is NOT for you.

Dosage: This can be the tricky part. It is up to the individual taste and what you are using the tincture for. I recommend starting out with only 2-3 drops at bedtime just to ensure you don't have an allergic reaction to the ingredients. Some people have allergies that they are unaware of, so micro doses are always recommended.

If you tolerate the bedtime drops well, you can increase the drops and frequency to reach the desired effect. These drops should be used only when needed to help calm your mind and body. Using too frequently can reduce the efficacy.

And for the peppermint, it was home grown right here in the North Woods. Peppermint is a natural muscle relaxant, therefore it can help calm you before bedtime. It has been used for centuries to help promote better sleep as well as helping with migraines and upset stomach. Plus it is delicious. Could it get any better?!

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out.

I practice ethical foraging, and due to the nature and importance of keeping the population healthy in my forest I make very few and very small batches of this product.

PLEASE NOTE: Unlike many tinctures on the market, my tinctures are NOT diluted with water. This tincture has wild foraged ghost pipe, home grown peppermint, and 140 Proof alcohol base. Those are the only ingredients.

Peppermint Ghost Pipe Tincture For Pain

This plant is a must have for any home apothecary! Pink knotweed has been used in ethnomedicine for centuries to treat a multitude of ailments.

Most commonly a tea is brewed from the flower and green leaf of the knotweed plant. 

The tea can help with mouth sores, swollen gums, sore & scratchy throat, and even mild bronchial inflammation.

Pink knotweed has a very mild flavor. When using it for sore throat I like to add a spoonful of honey to the tea. That helps coat the irritation and keeps the tea against your throat as long as possible.

You can also add the pink knotweed to your other favorite tea blends just for an added boost of health & wellness.

I am selling the knotweed in 1/2 oz bags. That may not sound like much, but it is roughly 30 blossoms and their primary green leaves. A little goes a long way with this plant!

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them.

Pink Knotweed Loose Leaf Tea for Cough and Sore Throat

This is a fantastic autumn blend of dried mushrooms all foraged here in the North Woods of Minnesota!

There are several different types of mushrooms in each mix. Species may include lobsters, chanterelles, corals, honey mushrooms, porcini, sweetbread, and several types of russula. This blend has been in the making from late summer through autumn. The autumn mushrooms tend to have a rich, hearty flavor rather than the light, nutty summer mushrooms. They are perfect for adding to stews and soups. Each lot is slightly different depending on the species available for forage on excursion days,

For rehydration you can either soak them in water, or for a fuller soup base you can also rehydrate them by simmering them in broth. For this blend I would recommend simmering in vegetable or beef broth. These blends pair well with chicken, turkey, and pork. Or they make fantastic stand alone mushroom sides. If you are new to cooking with dried mushrooms these will be a good starter mix for you. 
The hearty autumn flavors will add a layer of flavor to your favorite cold weather comfort foods.

The mushrooms are sealed in a glass jar until purchased. I transfer them into food grade bags and they are shipped in a bag, a box, and a bubble mailer to ensure they arrive safe and sound. Each lot will have 1 oz of dried mushrooms. This may not sound like much, but it actually takes dozens of mushrooms to reach this quantity.

The mushrooms will be ready to use right out of the package. If you plan to store them they should be placed in glass air tight jars and kept out of direct sunlight. These mushrooms can sit on the shelf for several years.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them. Happy hunting!

Autumn Dried Mushroom Blend 1 oz

Coming to you straight from the North Woods of Minnesota- ghost pipe glycerite!

What is a glycerite? Great question! The simple answer is that is like a tincture only it is made from plant glycerin rather than alcohol based. It is a highly concentrated form of liquid ghost pipe.

A bit about ghost pipe:

It can help with nerve & muscle spasms, fainting spells, and various nervous conditions.

It has been used effectively in treating severe mental and emotional pain due to PTSD and other traumatic injury, as well as severe nerve pain due to Lyme disease.

It is a useful first aid remedy that helps ease pain caused by trauma, tension, migraines, or pinched nerves. It also helps relieve skeletal tension associated with migraines and neck pain, as well as sharp, shooting pains associated with pinched nerves.

Now having filled you in on some of its uses, don't get the wrong impression. This is NOT meant to be a cure all.

The glycerite that I made was specifically made using microdosing guidelines for pain relief using only the blossom and leaves of the ghost pipe (no stems). If you are seeking anxiety relief, this batch is NOT for you.

Dosage: This can be the tricky part. It is up to the individual taste and what you are using the glycerite for. I recommend starting out with only 2-3 drops diluted in your favorite evening beverage at bedtime just to ensure you don't have an allergic reaction to the ingredients. Some people have allergies that they are unaware of, so micro doses are always recommended.

If you tolerate the bedtime drops well, you can continue to use them in a beverage or you can take them directly from the glass dropper. You can increase the drops and frequency to reach the desired effect. These drops should be used only when needed to help calm your nerve pain.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out.

I practice ethical foraging, and due to the nature and importance of keeping the population healthy in my forest I make very few and very small batches of this product.

Ghost Pipe Glycerite for Pain

Coming to you straight from the North Woods of Minnesota- ghost pipe tincture!

A bit about ghost pipe:

It can help with nerve & muscle spasms, fainting spells, and various nervous conditions.

It has been used effectively in treating severe mental and emotional pain due to PTSD and other traumatic injury, as well as severe nerve pain due to Lyme disease.

It is a useful first aid remedy that helps ease pain caused by trauma, tension, migraines, or pinched nerves. It also helps relieve skeletal tension associated with migraines and neck pain, as well as sharp, shooting pains associated with pinched nerves.

Now having filled you in on some of its uses, don't get the wrong impression. This is NOT meant to be a cure all.

This tincture is very potent. Only the blossom and leaves of the ghost pipe were used (no stems). These parts specifically target nerve tissues and can be used to help manage nerve pain.

Dosage: This can be the tricky part. It is up to the individual taste and what you are using the tincture for. I recommend starting out with only 2-3 drops diluted in your evening beverage of choice to ensure you don't have an allergic reaction to the ingredients. Some people have allergies that they are unaware of, so micro doses are always recommended. If you tolerate the diluted tincture well you can either continue this way or you can take the drops directly from the glass dropper.

If you tolerate the bedtime drops well, you can increase the drops and frequency to reach the desired effect. These drops should be used only when needed to help calm your nerve pain. This tincture has a very strong alcohol base. It should always be stored out of the reach of children.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out.

I practice ethical foraging, and due to the nature and importance of keeping the population healthy in my forest I make very few and very small batches of this product.

PLEASE NOTE: Unlike many tinctures on the market, my tinctures are NOT diluted with water. This tincture has wild foraged ghost pipe and 151 Proof alcohol base. Those are the only ingredients.

Ghost Pipe Tincture for Pain

This is a multi-purpose tincture folks! Two organic home grown ethno medicinals combined into one pleasant tincture.

First up, the blackberries:
Because blackberry is more widely used as a food product, there are very few studies about this fruit. Nonetheless, the following potential medicinal uses have been suggested for blackberry properties:

Supporting brain function. Thanks to their antioxidant properties, blackberries boost memory and cognition, thus preventing age-related diseases, such as dementia and Alzheimer.

Boosting immunity. Blackberries strengthen cell metabolism, which shields the body against damaging free radicals and potentially harmful pathogens.

Promoting gastrointestinal health. The consumption of blackberries encourages good bacterial growth, which helps with the treatment of diarrhea and improves digestion.

Additionally, blackberries are a good source of fiber, which helps naturally regulate blood sugar.

And now the poppy:
Poppy tincture is said to have calming effects and promote relaxation, reduce mild pain, and enhance sleep.

It can be taken internally in teas and tinctures and applied externally in lotions and liniments to allay pain, including tension headaches, migraine, toothache, neuralgia, sciatica, earache, back pain, arthritic pain, sciatica and the pain of shingles. 

Poppy extracts have traditionally been used to relax smooth muscle tone, making them potentially useful in the treatment of diarrhea and abdominal cramping.

So there you have it folks. Many possibilities all concentrated in one amber vial.

Having said all of this, I am NOT a doctor & this product is NOT a cure all. It is made to help you on your journey to wellness.

If you have questions please feel free to contact me with them. Dosing varies from person to person depending on the intended ailment.

PLEASE NOTE: Unlike many tinctures on the market, my tinctures are NOT diluted with water. This tincture has home grown blackberries, home grown poppies, and 151 Proof alcohol base. Those are the only ingredients.

Blackberry Poppy Tincture for Calming Anxiety

Coming to you straight from the North Woods of Minnesota- Red Pine drawing salve!!

This salve is a must have for those who frequent the outdoors. It is safe to use on most minor skin injuries, but is especially effective when applied to bee stings, slivers, and plant thorn injuries. This salve is a drawing salve. Apply it over a sting or a splinter, put a bandage over it and in a few hours the stinger (or splinter or thorn or whatever else the woods have thrown at you) will be drawn out of the skin surface far enough to grab it with tweezers. Once free of the obstruction wash gently over the wounded area to help keep infection out. You can then apply a fresh bit of salve and a bandaid. This will both ensure that there is nothing left in the skin, and the salve is antimicrobial & antibacterial so the promotes healthy healing while keeping out the germs.

This drawing salve was made using both red pine resin as well as red pine needle infused oils.

This salve should be stored at room temperature. If you happen to forget it in the truck and it gets too hot it will get runny. No worries, as soon as it cools back down it will resolidify on its own. Overheating will not reduce the efficacy of your salve.

This type of salve has an amazingly long shelf life. Several years!

Red Pine Drawing Salve

Pearly everlasting is a staple for any home apothecary!

This pearly everlasting was grown and harvested here on my homestead in the North Woods of Minnesota.

It has many different uses looking back through history. Different cultures found different ways to harvest, process, and use the wild herb. My favorite is tea. Pearly tea has a mild flavor but is very soothing. 

As a tea or steam, pearly everlasting helps clear airways and arrest excessive mucus discharge. It is also an appropriate herb for a wet, chesty cough with persistent throat tickle and irritation.  

It can also help with gastro issues that come along with sinus infections and irritation.

Pearly everlasting can even be used as an herbal smoke for respiratory complaints like bronchitis and pneumonia, or as a tobacco substitute.

Pearly Everlasting Herbal Tea For Home Apothecary

This chaga was responsibly sourced and ethically harvested right here in the North Woods of Minnesota!

Chaga mushrooms have several potential health benefits, including:
Boosting the immune system.
Fighting inflammation.
Slowing cancer growth.
Lowering cholesterol levels.
Supporting overall health and well-being.

Chaga has been used for centuries in traditional and folk medicine.

This tincture also has blackberries from my land here in the North Woods. Blackberries are full of vitamins C, K, and manganese. 

The flavor of the blackberries and chaga is quite pleasant making this tincture enjoyable to use.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them.

With that said, I am no doctor and make no recommendations on dosing.

PLEASE NOTE: Unlike many tinctures on the market, my tinctures are NOT diluted with water. This tincture has blackberries, ground chaga, and 151 Proof alcohol base. Those are the only ingredients.

Blackberry Chaga Tincture for Immunity

Coming to you straight from the North Woods of Minnesota- extra strength ghost pipe glycerite!

What is a glycerite? Great question! The simple answer is that is like a tincture only it is made from plant glycerin rather than alcohol based. It is a highly concentrated form of liquid ghost pipe.

A bit about ghost pipe:

It can help with nerve & muscle spasms, fainting spells, and various nervous conditions.

It has been used effectively in treating severe mental and emotional pain due to PTSD and other traumatic injury, as well as severe nerve pain due to Lyme disease.

It is a useful first aid remedy that helps ease pain caused by trauma, tension, migraines, or pinched nerves. It also helps relieve skeletal tension associated with migraines and neck pain, as well as sharp, shooting pains associated with pinched nerves.

Now having filled you in on some of its uses, don't get the wrong impression. This is NOT meant to be a cure all.

The glycerite that I made was specifically made using microdosing guidelines for sleep relief. If you are seeking pain relief, this batch is NOT for you.

Dosage: This can be the tricky part. It is up to the individual taste and what you are using the glycerite for. I recommend starting out with only 2-3 drops at bedtime just to ensure you don't have an allergic reaction to the ingredients. Some people have allergies that they are unaware of, so micro doses are always recommended.

If you tolerate the bedtime drops well, you can increase the drops and frequency to reach the desired effect. These drops should be used only when needed to help calm your mind and body. Using too frequently can reduce the efficacy.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out.

I practice ethical foraging, and due to the nature and importance of keeping the population healthy in my forest I make very few and very small batches of this product.

Double Extracted Extra Strength Ghost Pipe Glycerite for Sleep

Seeds

The title says it folks!

These organic garlic chive seeds were harvested from my herb garden. The chives were naturally pollinated by bumble bees and the seeds came in by the thousands this year.

Here is what I can tell you about the seeds. Each packet has 3 grams of seeds in it. That is roughly 1,400 seeds. It is more than adequate to fill a 4 foot bed if you're planting these outside. The seeds also do amazingly well when potted. I keep a pot in the house so I have fresh chives year round.

Now the important part- the flavor! These seeds are for garlic chives, you can think of them as a cousin to onion chives. The flavor is mild and has a hint of garlic. These are fantastic chives to use when making dips, burger slathers, and pairing with pasta dishes.

Organic Garlic Chive Seeds

This chaga was responsibly sourced and ethically harvested right here in the North Woods of Minnesota!

Chaga mushrooms have several potential health benefits, including:
Boosting the immune system.
Fighting inflammation.
Slowing cancer growth.
Lowering cholesterol levels.
Supporting overall health and well-being.

Chaga has been used for centuries in traditional and folk medicine.

What is a glycerite? Great question! The simple answer is that is like a tincture only it is made from plant glycerin rather than alcohol based. It is a highly concentrated form of liquid chaga.

Being a glycerite it has a sweet flavor as opposed to the bite of a tincture. Glycerites are safe for children as well as adults! 

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them.

With that said, I am no doctor and make no recommendations on dosing.

Chaga Glycerite 1 Ounce Vial

Coming to you straight from the North Woods of Minnesota- ghost pipe glycerite! 

What is a glycerite? Great question! The simple answer is that is like a tincture only it is made from plant glycerin rather than alcohol based. It is a highly concentrated form of liquid ghost pipe.

A bit about ghost pipe:

It can help with nerve & muscle spasms, fainting spells, and various nervous conditions.

It has been used effectively in treating severe mental and emotional pain due to PTSD and other traumatic injury, as well as severe nerve pain due to Lyme disease.

It is a useful first aid remedy that helps ease pain caused by trauma, tension, migraines, or pinched nerves. It also helps relieve skeletal tension associated with migraines and neck pain, as well as sharp, shooting pains associated with pinched nerves.

Now having filled you in on some of its uses, don't get the wrong impression. This is NOT meant to be a cure all.

The glycerite that I made was specifically made using microdosing guidelines for anxiety relief. If you are seeking pain relief, this batch is NOT for you.

Dosage: This can be the tricky part. It is up to the individual taste and what you are using the glycerite for. I recommend starting out with only 2-3 drops at bedtime just to ensure you don't have an allergic reaction to the ingredients. Some people have allergies that they are unaware of, so micro doses are always recommended.

If you tolerate the bedtime drops well, you can increase the drops and frequency to reach the desired effect. These drops should be used only when needed to help calm your mind and body. Using too frequently can reduce the efficacy. 

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out.

I practice ethical foraging, and due to the nature and importance of keeping the population healthy in my forest I make very few and very small batches of this product.

Ghost Pipe Glycerite For Anxiety

Coming to you straight from the North Woods of Minnesota, responsibly sourced and ethically harvested brown bracket slabs.

Another staple in Eastern Traditional Medicinals- Ganoderma Applanatum. This polypore goes by many names in many regions and cultures. Brown brackets, monkey bench, cinnamon shelf, artist conk, and eskimo punks just to name a few.

In many cultures this polypore is used to treat inflammation, upset stomach, and mouth sores such as ulcers and canker sores.

Now to state the obvious, I am not a doctor. I can NOT and will NOT make dosing recommendations on this or any other wild foraged item. I can however tell you that I won't sell anything that I haven't tried myself.

I tried a small slab of this in a hot tea. I had a scratchy throat and a bit of an upset stomach from a sinus funky that was going around this past winter. I can see why it is used to treat an upset stomach. One word- bitter. The tea was extremely bitter and slightly acidic in flavor. I added honey and a bit of shaved ginger to make the tea taste like tea rather than an old medicine bottle. It certainly knocked the scratchy throat out right away. That is just my personal observation though. Take it for what you may.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them.

Brown Bracket - Ganoderma Applanatum Medicinal Tea Slabs

Responsibly harvested white alder mini cones! These little pinecones are adorable & perfect for crafting or decorating your micro gardens, terrariums, and fairy gardens.

One of the other awesome ways these can be used is to add them to your aquariums- especially organic hydroponics!

Let's summarize the most important advantages of alder cones in the aquarium:

*Good against fungal diseases and fungal infections
*Reduces the PH value in the aquarium
*Serves as a source of food
*Un-Cloudy the water
*Strengthens the defenses of invertebrates and fish
*Visual enhancement of the aquarium

What a fantastic gift from the North Woods!

Each lot will have 100 mini cones in it. I did my best to shake most of the seeds free, but I'm sure you will find a few floating around.

White Alder Mini Pinecones *NOT Edible*

0.25 oz

Another homesteader necessity. Medicinal yarrow salve. This salve was made from yarrow that was responsibly foraged right here in the North Woods of Minnesota. It was harvested, rinsed, and the oil infusion process started all on the same day. Unlike many salves that are strained prior to use, I find it more beneficial to leave part of the yarrow plant in the salve.

 It can be used for the following:
Bee Stings
Stop bleeding in minor cuts
Scrapes
Burns
Rashes
Bug Bites
Diaper Rash
Knuckle Buster (arthritis joint relief)

*Before using any herbal product on yourself or others, test a small quantity to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction. Please also note that I am not a doctor and I’m not giving medical advice here. What I am doing is sharing my own personal experiences with this amazing medicinal herb that grows wild in the North Woods*

Also keep in mind that this salve is best kept at room temperature or refrigerated. If it gets too warm (left in a hot car or in direct sunlight) it will start to reliquify. Don't worry, as it cools it will resolidify, but in liquid form it can make a quick mess that is best avoided.

If you have any questions or would prefer a different size feel free to contact me and I will do my best to get ya exactly what you're looking for.

Happy hunting!

Organic Wild Yarow Medicinal Salve

If you're looking to add beauty to you garden and attract butterflies & hummingbirds these seeds are for you!

These seeds were collected from my garden last summer & fall and air dried to help ensure quality.

If you have never had the pleasure of growing double fringe poppies before this is what I can tell you:

Double poppy plants (peony poppies) are USDA zone 3-8 rated. They are annual ornamental plants that resemble peonies with their large, tightly packed double flowers, 4 to 5 inches (10-13 cm.) in diameter, which form on long, 2 to 3 feet (61-91 cm.) tall sturdy stems laden with blue-green lettuce-like leaves.

After the bloom you can dead head to encourage new blooms, or you can leave the pods to sun dry. Each pod is capable of making several hundred seeds. If you don't want them traveling around freely your best bet is to clip the dried pods as soon as the seed windows open. Save the seeds and simply sow in the following Spring.

You don't have to plant these seeds like common garden seeds. Simply rough up your soil, sprinkle the seeds, and water well until germination. I sprinkle my seeds over the garden mulch areas. The seeds make their way to the soil with no raking needed.

If you want to enjoy the blooms start sprinkling seeds in the spring. Wait two weeks and sprinkle some more. Repeat the cycle for 6-8 weeks. This will allow you to have poppies blooming summer through fall without fail.

Each lot of seeds will have 10 grams. That doesn't sound like much, but this means that you will be receiving around 1,000 seeds! Each lot contains seeds for both red and pink varieties.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me. I have been growing peony poppies for over 25 years. I have learned quite a bit about these beauties as the seasons have passed.

Peony Poppy Seeds - Papaver Paeoniflorum

10 g

A naturalist & minimalist dream mushroom! These dyers polypore were sourced and harvested responsibly right here in the North Woods of Minnesota.

Dyers polypore are well known for creating fantastic colors. They can be used to dye natural fibers like wool and cotton. Fabric lovers unite!

Traditionally they have also been used in native cultures to dye buck skins and other leathers. On occasion they were also used to dye rabbit fur for traditional native regalia.

You will receive cracker crisp dried slabs of dyers polypore. The pieces will be from several different specimens so you have a variety of colors and shades with each order. If you are looking for whole specimens please contact me and I can send photos of the whole mushrooms that I have available.

Please make note: This is NOT an edible mushroom. It's intended use is to dye natural fibers, fabrics, and leather.

I am selling these in 2 ounce (dried weight) lots. If you would like a larger quantity feel free to contact me and I can do a bulk order and discount for you.

Happy hunting!

Dyers Polypore Phaeolus Schweinitzii *NOT EDIBLE*

This lupine seed blend is a fantastic mix of wild Minnesota lupine and two tone lupine that were nursery cultivated. I have had both in my garden for roughly 20 years now. Each year the bees work their magic and cross pollinate the flowers, so each year the colors change a bit.

You will receive 200 seeds per lot. The colors you receive will be random from last years harvest. You can expect to see multiple color blossoms from these seeds. You will see some 2 tone lupine and some single color. Some of the colors include white, yellow, light pink, fuchsia, 3 different shades of purple, cranberry, and salmon. The two tone blossoms can white & pink, white & purple, white & yellow, dark purple & yellow, fuchsia & yellow, light & dark purple, cranberry & salmon, or many other combinations thanks to the bees!

For planting, here is what you need to know:

These seeds should be planted close to the surface. Plant the seeds 1/2" - 1" under loose soil. 

I suggest planting them in groups of 3 or 4 seeds as this will make a full, bushy plant with many blooms.

Lupine like the sun and shade both making them an optimal choice for many areas. Keep in mind that if your lupine is in full sun it will require extra water in the evenings. Partial sun is much preferred.

Plant in the early Spring and you should see flower cones the very first year! After the bloom has died off the flower will produce seed pods. You can either pop them when they start to blacken (to collect seeds and plant lupine elsewhere) or let them dry and pop in the sun. This will help new lupine grow and spread in your garden.

The happier your lupine is, the bigger your plant will be. Large happy plants can produce up to 25 flower rods at a time!

I don't recommend starting these little guys indoors. They like a tight root ball, and do not do well being repotted or disturbed. I want you to have the best experience possible!

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them. Happy planting!

Two Tone and Wild Lupine Seed Blend

Organic wild beauties from the North Woods of Minnesota woot woot!

Horsetail has been used in traditional medicines for centuries. In the North Woods they have been used by our native people for spiritual cleansing ceremonies as well as being used for natural tobacco rods. The top rod is popped off and used to pack tobacco leaves and other plants into the larger rods at the base of the plant.

Other uses from both Eastern and Western cultures include:
-Treatment of weak and brittle bones (osteoporosis)
-Treatment of tuberculosis (TB)
-Treatment of kidney problems
-Relief of fluid retention (edema)
-Stopping of bleeding
-Healing of wounds
-Lowering of inflammation
-Treatment of infections and inflammation of the urinary tract, earaches, menstrual cramps, and joint pain
-Treatment of respiratory conditions like asthma, bronchitis, or sinusitis
-Strengthening and restoration of teeth, bones, connective tissues, hair, and nails.

If you intend to grind the rods into powder for use in teas or capsules keep in mind that this plant is very high in natural silica content. It will dull your food processors and grinders. I recommend hand grinders as you can feel when your blades need attending to.

In recent years I have also seen these used in fairy gardens (the really do look like a bamboo grotto).

If you have questions please feel free to contact me. Thanks for looking & happy hunting!

Horsetail Equisetum Hyemale Rods

This is a fantastic summer blend of dried mushrooms all foraged here in the North Woods of Minnesota!

There are several different types of mushrooms in each mix. Species may include lobsters, chanterelles, millers, honey mushrooms, and several types of russulas. This blend has been in the making from late spring into the late summer. The summer mushrooms tend to have a lighter flavor than the hearty fall mushrooms. They are perfect for adding to stews and soups. Each lot is slightly different depending on the species available for forage on excursion days,

For rehydration you can either soak them in water, or for a fuller soup base you can also rehydrate them by simmering them in broth. For this blend I would recommend simmering in vegetable broth. This blend pairs well with chicken, turkey, and pork. If you are new to cooking with dried mushrooms this will be a good starter mix for you. The mild flavor lends well for experimental cooking (you can't overload your dish and over flavor it with mushrooms). Too few and the flavor will be really light, too many and the flavor won't over power your dish.

The mushrooms are sealed in a glass jar until purchased. I transfer them into food grade bags and they are shipped in a bag, a box, and a bubble mailer to ensure they arrive safe and sound. Each lot will have 1 oz of dried mushrooms. This may not sound like much, but it actually takes dozens of mushrooms to reach this quantity.

The mushrooms will be ready to use right out of the package. If you plan to store them they should be placed in glass air tight jars and kept out of direct sunlight. These mushrooms can sit on the shelf for several years.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them. Happy hunting!

Summer Dried Mushroom Blend 1oz Packages

It's time to tame and pamper that unruly beard fellas!

So what is beard balm? Think of it as a conditioner for your beard. It not only helps to keep your whiskers soft and flexible, it also helps the skin below. That's right, no more beardruff (the funky dandruff only a real beard can make). 

This fantastic balm was made with an orange peel grapeseed infused oil as well as a cedar infused coconut oil. The cedar boughs came from timber on our property here in the North Woods of Minesota woot woot!! The balm has a very light scent. After all, as awesome as cedar and orange smells, you don't want to walk around huffing it all day long.

So how and when is the best time to use your balm? Simple, you can use it whenever you feel dry (the cold winter months when skin tends to dry out & in the hot months of summer when you tend to sweat more). Remember, you are using it to protect that awesome beard, but also the tender skin below.

A little balm goes a long ways! My dads favorite time to balm up is after a shower. Simply use your fingernail to lift a bit of balm from the tin, rub it gently with your fingertips, and drag it through that beautiful man beard. If you have a longer beard you may want to apply a little extra and comb it through to help ensure great coverage.

The balm doesn't need to be applied daily. Once every few days or even just twice a week in the mild temperate seasons is enough to keep your beard at its maximum awesomeness!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me with them. Happy bearding!

Cedar Orange Beard Balm

Welcome to another fantastic garden addition! Marigolds serve many purposes in the garden. They are know to help keep mosquitos away, they are a great border flower as they are a natural deer & rabbit deterent, butterflies love them, the list goes on and on.

These plants are not only beneficial in the garden, but they can be used to make to make healing herbal ointments, teas, tinctures and topical treatments that have been in existence for almost 1,000 years.

Marigold flowers have many impressive health benefits. A particular species of marigold flower, Calendula officinalis (commonly just called calendula or “pot marigold”), is used to make healing herbal ointments, teas, tinctures and topical treatments that have been in existence for almost 1,000 years. Benefits and uses for Calendula officinalis marigolds include treating conditions, such as rashes, allergies, eczema and dermatitis; pain, swelling and redness caused from muscle cramps, muscular injuries or sprains; eye inflammation and itchiness caused by conjunctivitis; and fungal infections, including athlete’s foot, candida, ear infections and ringworm.

Each lot will contain 2.5 grams of seeds. That may not sound like much, but it takes a couple hundred seeds to weigh that much.

Another awesome thing about marigolds, they reseed themselves! You can choose to dead head the blossoms, or let them reseed and spread.

They are also excellent choices for classrooms! Students can plant a single seed and watch daily as they flowers grow and bloom. The grow quickly so students can learn the entire growth process. After the flowers bud out and bloom, it makes a great take home gift for the family. Something that they can be quite proud of.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them.

Red & Yellow 2 Tone Tagetes Patula Flower Seeds

2.5 g

Another fantastic flower for you garden folks!

If you have never had the pleasure of growing these beauties, here are some tips to get you started off:

The bulbettes that you receive will be ready to plant upon arrival, you can either start them in a pot or take them straight to the garden. Do NOT plant these in the ground deeply. They prefer to be close to the surface. In my garden I simply sprinkle them on the ground and cover them with 1/2" of mulch.

They prefer an area that has partial shade, but they will grow in full shade to full sun. Ones that are grown in full sun tend to have fewer flowers, while ones that are grown in full shade tend to be shorter plants with many blooms.

Your tiger lilies will grow 12-16" the first year. The first year rarely yields a blossom. It will however begin to produce bulbettes after the first year. These little ladies love to spread around! By year two you can expect to see 3-5 blooms per plant and an average height around 38". At year 3 your plants will mature into 40-48" tall beauties with 6-12 blooms per plant. Each year your tiger lilies will produce multiple bulbettes in the fall. You can let them drop and move around freely in your flower garden, or you can pop the bulbettes off and share with friends.

Tiger lilies don't need constant watering like many flowers do. Rainfall is usually enough to keep them healthy. If you are in a hotter region of the states occasional water baths in the evenings are welcomed. These make excellent border plants for gardens, and also are great choices to drop in by the mailbox post as they require little care to maintain.

Each lot will have 25 bulbettes in it. Keep in mind that these are not bulbs, no need for a shovel! The bulbettes are roughly the size of dried peas. If you would like a larger quantity let me know and I will see what I can come up with.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them.

Spotted Tiger Lily Bulbettes

Harvested in the heart of the North Woods, dried scotch thistle blossoms. These were rinsed with an ice bath prior to dehydration so they will be ready to use right from the package. These can be used for crafting (adorable fairy garden additions) or they can be crushed and added to your favorite loose leaf style of teas. Here are some of the benefits of scotch thistle:

The flowering plant is cardiotonic and is used in some proprietary heart medicines.

The juice of the plant has been used with good effect in the treatment of cancers and ulcers.

Thistle plants are used to treat various diseases such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes, gout, kidney stones, liver problems, rheumatism, and ulcers.

Thistle plants are also used to prevent hair loss, and in some parts of the world, as an aphrodisiac.

This in no way means that you should use this plant to replace medications. It does however provide fantastic health benefits. Do your research, find your own path.

Each lot has 25 whole dried blossoms.

Dried Scotch Thistle Blossoms

Another fantastic autumn mushroom! Foxy bolete grow late summer through fall up here in the North Woods, typically 3-5 days after a good soaking rain. These bolete grow quickly into large, beautiful mushrooms. Unlike some bolete, the foxy have a meaty stem as well as the cap. So you will find large pieces of dried mushrooms in the lots that arrive.

For those who have never had the pleasure, foxy bolete are a mild flavor mushroom. The smell is very light and slightly sweet when cooked. These mushrooms are excellent paired with rice or served as sides for chops and steaks.

When harvested the caps are orange and the stems are white. During the dehydration process the caps darken and the stems crisp to a light brown, gray, and white combination. When you cook these mushrooms the color will change again. The stems get very dark, and the caps turn from a dark orange to a reddish brown color.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them.

Dried Foxy Bolete

1.5 oz

Yeah, they are rare in these parts, but we found some- woot!!

So, for those of you who have never had the pleasure, here is what I can tell you about the Russels bolete:

These have a really mild flavor compared to many in the bolete family. The texture is soft when rehydrated. Unlike some boletes, both the cap and stem of this mushroom is edible and has the same flavor and texture throughout.

This doesn't make the greatest mushroom for stand alone dishes as the flavor is so mild, however it makes a fantastic addition to soups and stews as it absorbs fats and oils well. This lends to a wonderful blend of consistency in your meals.

If you have questions please feel free to contact me with them.
Happy hunting!

Dried Russels Bolete

The title says it folks. These are slow roasted stir fry crumbles made from wild chicken of the woods that was harvested right here in the North Woods of Minnesota! They are ready for use straight from the package.

These are a fantastic flavor option for both vegetarian and vegan diets. No added flavors, or colors. Just straight from the Earth mushroom goodness.

The mushroom was harvested responsibly, cleaned with both compressed air and a light ice water rinse, and then straight into the oven for a slow dry roast. After baking, they were taken out of the oven and put into the dehydrator overnight to ensure every bit of moisture was out of them. After that, a quick crumble in the food processor and straight into glass jars.

Never used dried crumbles in stir fry, no worries. Simply toss a small handful into your veggies and they're good to go. Make sure to add a bit of extra water while cooking if you need to. As they rehydrate, the crumbles will absorb any excess moisture from the veggies in the pan. The shorter the cooking, the crisper your crumbles will be. If you prefer a softer mushroom texture you can rehydrate your crumbles prior to adding them to your stir fry.

Each lot will have two full ounces of crumbles. This is enough to fill roughly one and one half pint jars.

If you have any questions feel free to email me with them.

Happy hunting!

Roasted Chicken of the Woods Stir Fry Crumbles

The title pretty much says it folks. This listing is for 2 dried ounces of yellow birch polypore (Fomitopsis Betulina). Note that this is from yellow birch (this birch grows close to natural water sources & in loamy damp soil rather than white birch which only grows in firm soil). The polypore has the same benefits as white birch polypore, but the yellow birch specimens tend to be larger and have a yellow tint on the inside rather than being crisp white. The flavor is similar to the white birch polypore, but yellow birch specimens tend to be a smidge more earthy and slightly less bitter.

Birch polypore has been used for centuries for many things including (but not limited to):

Anti-inflammatory action, Antiviral effects, Bactericidal effects, Anti-tumor effects, Antioxidant, Antifungal, Antiparasitic, Neuroprotection, Immunomodulation.
What a crazy smart way to improve your health!

Now, if you have never made tea from a birch polypore before, you should know the taste is less than amazing. It can actually be quite bitter, so I don't recommend using it without other tea ingredients. You can mix it with a blend of chaga to help cut the bitterness. You can add other flavors as well. Eucalyptus and honey pair really well with birch polypore. It's up to your individual taste preferences.



For your tea:

Bring the water to a boil and reduce the heat to let it simmer again for 15-20 minutes. Make sure you do not simmer for long as this may make the tea even more bitter.

You can drink the birch polypore tea right away or refrigerate it for later use. It can also be frozen into ice cubes, making a perfect cup of iced mushroom teas or even fruit smoothies.

Yellow Birch Polypore FOMITOPSIS BETULINA Tea Slabs

A taste of the holidays straight from the North Woods of Minnesota!

Northern Minnesota wild harvested Chaga Mushroom and home grown peppermint tea.

Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) medicinal mushroom chunks come from the beautiful North Woods of Minnesota, which many considered among the best available due to its high content of polysaccharides, particularly the compound known as Beta-D-Glucans. In addition, it contains a number of secondary metabolites, including phenolic compounds, melanins, and triterpenes containing small amounts of betulinic acid.

This chaga is pure, potent and powerful natural antioxidant and immune system enhancer. It will provide you with a great tasting tea and energy boost! It was harvested, cleaned, dried, and then hand shaved for loose leaf style tea.

For a true taste of the holidays I have mixed in some home grown peppermint leaves. This flavor is not just for the holidays. Peppermint has been used for many things throughout history, one of my favorites being to soothe upset stomach. This is an excellent tummy relief tea.

I do not use any food additives, such as preservatives, flavorings or colors.

How to brew:

Bring water almost to boiling point (175 degrees) - turn down to low. It's important that you don't drop your tea into boiling water. Boiling water will cause the chaga to crumble prematurely and you will not get the maximum medicinal benefit.

Let the teabag simmer until the water turns a reddish brown color (some people even steep for 6-8) hours to extract more of the bioactive ingredients.

If you are using the tea for sinus issues, sore throat, or as a cold relief you can add some maple syrup, honey, or ginger to taste.

After brewing, keep any remaining tea in the refrigerator. No more than 36-48 hours to prevent bacteria growth. 

Each tea bag will produce a kettle of tea (roughly 4 cups). You can dilute to your own taste for a more mild or strong flavor. If using for medicinal purposes consider making a stronger tea as you will feel quicker benefits.

Each lot will contain 4 large tea bags (enough to brew 4 kettles of tea). The tea bags are unbleached. Rather than closing the bags I simply folded them in half and left them open so you can add other ingredients if so desired.

If you have any questions please feel free to drop me a note.

Peppermint Chaga Tea

Indulge in the ultimate mushroom experience with this fantastic blend of dried bolete mushrooms. These are wild mushrooms that were harvested in their prime and dehydrated the same day to help ensure maximum flavor. This is a true blend and each lot will vary slightly.

The mushrooms you receive in this blend can include foxy bolete, brown suede bolete, blushing bolete, butter bolete, blue staining bolete, chestnut bolete, velvet bolete, and orange birch bolete. All of the lots will contain at least 3 different types of bolete.

Some of the flavor profiles will be slightly nutty, some rich and earthy, while others have a light flavor.

Some of the bolete are a cap only mushroom (hollow and non palatable stems are discarded) while other have an intact stem.

Bolete Blend 1.5 oz

Bolete Blend 1 oz Lot

1 oz,1.5 oz

Harvested right here in the North Woods of Minnesota... Honey Mushrooms! These beauties were responsibly harvested during the short growing season of October.

These are not a beginners mushrooms. You don't want to simply rehydrate these to fry up.

When they are harvested young they have a mild sweet flavor, as they age the flavor can turn to slightly nutty and bitter.

These mushrooms should be cooked or baked for a minimum of 15 minutes to both bring out the best flavor as well as help the texture.

Honey mushrooms are excellent additions to shepherds pie, stew dumplings, or even ground up and added to home baked bread.

As with all wild mushrooms, if you have never eaten this type of mushroom before I highly recommend only eating a small amount to begin with. Like any other food, you may have an allergy that you're unaware of.

Each lot will have 1.25oz of dried mushrooms. This many not sound like much, but when rehydrated there will be enough mushrooms for several meals. If you plan to use them in shepherds pie you will have enough to make roughly 15 single serve pies.

I dried the honey in two different ways this season. I have thin strips available, and I also did some larger petal pieces from some of the larger mushrooms as well as halves for some of the mid size mushrooms. If you have a preference please drop me a note when you check out. The strips will have a slightly sweeter flavor while the larger pieces will have a nutty flavor profile. 

I did this after talking with several customers from last year. Some people want the larger mushrooms for side dishes while others prefer the smaller strips for adding to stews. If no choice is given at check out I will simply grab the next jar in line.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Thanks for looking & happy hunting!

Minnesota Honey Mushrooms Armillaria Gallica

1.25 oz

We are creeping our way towards soup season and these little mushrooms are a must have pantry item!

Strap coral is a fantastic mushroom for adding a bit of bitter into sweet soups and stews. It is not a good stand alone mushroom as the flavor can be on the bitter side, but these little guys are packed with flavor and perfect for dropping into broth on a cool autumn evening!

Strap coral have proteins, potassium, copper, calcium, and amino acids in them. 

Each lot will have 75 pestles in it. That is 75 bowls of soup- wow!! 

If you have never cooked or baked with these little guys just remember- less is more! A single pestle is more than enough for flavoring a bowl of soup.

If you have questions please feel free to contact me with them.

Strap Coral - Clavariadelphus Ligula Americanus

20 g

This listing is for seeds! Try your hand at growing a fantastic medicinal plant. These plants don't need a lot of love and attention to grow. They will grow in about any soil type. I don't even bother growing these in the garden, I plant them in a little strip along the tree line and they do just fine. You can even see these guys growing  in ditches along roadsides and driveways.

Each lot will contain a packet of seeds that has roughly 100 mature seeds in it. These will be ready to plant as soon as you receive them. If you choose to plant them in the fall you will have a harvest in early summer of the following year. If planted in early summer you will have enough time to grow and harvest them by late fall. The later you harvest the larger your root will be. I like to let several of my flowers bloom completely and then go to seed for the following year. If you choose seeds from your strongest plants, your crop will get better as the years progress.

Let's talk about some benefits....

The yellow goatsbeard plant root is sweet in flavor and slightly gummy. It contains several sugars (carbohydrates) such as inositol and mannitol and small amounts of proteins and lipids (fats). It is a good appetizer, and diuretic, sudorific (increases perspiration), and depurative.

Its use is especially recommended for those people suffering from arteriosclerosis, rheumatism, gout, and high blood pressure as it promotes the elimination of toxic metabolic waste. 

Diabetic people may take it freely because its carbohydrates do not increase glucose in the blood.

How to use Yellow Goatsbeard....

Root: The best way to take advantage of its virtues is by eating it raw, sliced in a salad. It may also be cooked.

Young leaves: In a salad. Their flavor resembles that of chicory and lettuce.

WARNING! Do not eat yellow goatsbeard fruits and seeds, which are TOXIC!! The rest of the plant does not present problems.

Yellow Goatsbeard Seeds

The title pretty much says it folks. This listing is for 2 dried ounces of birch polypore (Fomitopsis Betulina) .Birch polypore has been used for centuries for many things including (but not limited to) <h3>Anti-inflammatory action, </h3><h3>Antiviral effects, </h3><h3>Bactericidal effects, </h3><h3>Anti-tumor effects, </h3><h3>Antioxidant, </h3><h3>Antifungal, </h3><h3>Antiparasitic, </h3><h3>Neuroprotection, </h3><h3>Immunomodulation.</h3>What a crazy smart way to improve your health!Now, if you have never made tea from a birch polypore before, you should know the taste is less than amazing. It can actually be quite bitter, so I don't recommend using it without other tea ingredients. You can mix it with a blend of chaga to help cut the bitterness. You can add other flavors as well. Eucalyptus and honey pair really well with birch polypore. It's up to your individual taste preferences. For your tea:Bring the water to a boil and reduce the heat to let it simmer again for 15-20 minutes. Make sure you do not simmer for long as this may make the tea even more bitter.You can drink the birch polypore tea right away or refrigerate it for later use.&nbsp;It can also be frozen into ice cubes, making a perfect cup of iced mushroom teas or even fruit smoothies.

Birch Polypore Fomitopsis Betulina Slabs For Tea

Coming to you straight from the North Woods of Minnesota! Artemisia ludoviciana smudge sticks. This is not broad leaf sage, it is wild foraged Minnesota white sage. The smudge sticks burn for many hours. The wraps are very tight on these sticks, they will take 1-2 hours to burn off an inch of sage.This white sage was harvested at the end of its bloom cycle (up here that is the last week of August). If you are new to the wonders of white sage here are some of the things it is used for:White sage&nbsp;is a perennial evergreen herb that is primarily used to clean the air, improve the aroma and energy of a space, or it can be brewed as a tea&nbsp;for a variety of potential health benefits.White sage can have a number of benefits, depending on whether it is burned, topically applied or steeped in a tea, including helping to treat sinus infections and congestion, eliminating bacteria, reducing inflammation, aiding digestion, and cleansing a space of negative energy.<ul><li>Sinus Infections –&nbsp;If you burn white sage and inhale some of the smoke, be aware that it contains eucalyptol. It is an antioxidant compound that helps to eliminate pathogens and reduce inflammation in your sinuses. It can also have a similar effect on respiratory infections when consumed as a tea.&nbsp;</li><li>Antibacterial –&nbsp;When consumed as a brewed tea, white sage can help to reduce the presence of bacteria in your body. When burned in a larger space, it can reduce the bacteria in the air by as much as 90%</li><li>Inflammation –&nbsp;According to this review from the Slovenian National AGRIS Centre, sage tea lowers joint pain and discomfort. The presence of phytoestrogens and other antioxidant compounds in sage means that it can help to reduce inflammation associated with menstruation, including cramps and hot flashes.</li><li>Digestion –&nbsp;Traditionally, this herb was used to promote good digestion, as it can help to reduce the inflammation of hemorrhoids and promote healthy, normal bowel movements.</li><li>Cleansing Spaces / ‘Scrubbing’ –&nbsp;Perhaps the most well-known use of white sage is the act of burning of dried white sage. It is traditionally associated with cleansing negative energy from a space. Beginning at the door of one’s home, sage is burnt and the house ‘scrubbed’ with sage smoke. The powerful aroma and smoke clear out ‘old air’ and negative energy from past experiences.&nbsp;</li><li>Stress and Anxiety –&nbsp;Some of the active ingredients of sage that are released when burnt are known to lower feelings of stress and tension, thus helping to lower chronic anxiety and related symptoms.</li><li>As explained above, there are various uses for white sage, including brewing a tea, binding dried leaves and burning them as incense, or applying them as a topical compress on the body.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Tea –&nbsp;To make a tea from sacred sage, place two teaspoons of fresh sage leaves (or 1 teaspoon of dried sage leaves) in a mug. Fill the mug with boiling water and allow the leaves to steep for 2-3 minutes. Strain the tea and enjoy with lemons or fresh honey.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Compress –&nbsp;Similar to brewing tea, you place 3-4 teaspoons of sage leaves in a bowl with warm or cold water (depending on whether you want a hot or cold compress). Place a piece of cotton in the steeped water and allow it to get soaked through. Place the soaked piece of cotton where you want relief and attach it in place with a gauze or a bandage.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Burning / “Smudging” –&nbsp;If you buy your own bundle of dried sage leaves, follow the instructions in the section above. If you want to make your own, thoroughly clean the sage leaves, pat them dry, and then tie them into a bundle that is hung upside down. Let them air dry for 7-10 days before burning them. Some people will also cook the dried sage in an oven at 180 degrees for 30 minutes, in case any insects have found their way into the herbal bundle.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Here is an important thing to consider.... if you have never used white sage before, only use it in small amounts at first. It is very potent! It is quite rare, but some people do have a slight allergy to this plant. Consume small amounts with caution as you would when trying any new food.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them and I will do my best to respond promptly. I am in the timber daily as the weather allows, but check emails every evening.</li><li>This listing is for 1 smudge stick. The sizes vary slightly (some are thicker and some are longer as they are tied by raw plant weight) each stick will be 9-12" from end to end.</li></ul>If you are looking for a larger quantity for ceremony please contact me and we can work out the details prior to purchase. I still have some full bundles hanging and can tie them per your ceremonial needs.

White Sage Artemisia Ludoviciana Smudge Sticks

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Coming to you straight from the North Woods of Minnesota... terracotta hedgehog mushrooms!

If you have never had the pleasure of eating a hedgehog mushroom, you can expect a fantastic fall flavor. They are a fairly meaty mushroom with a wonderful nutty, slightly earthy flavor. They pair up with most proteins quite well.

These mushrooms are a favorite in these parts and is always quick to go!

Each lot is for 1 full dried ounce of hedgehogs. An ounce doesn't sound like much, but this is quite a healthy portion size. Cooked as a side dish it will feed several people.

One of my personal favorites is to add them to a gravy and serve them over fried taters and pork chops.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Thanks for looking & happy hunting!

Terracotta Hedgehog Wild Foraged Dried Mushrooms

2 oz.

Coming to you straight from the North Woods of Minnesota!This white sage was harvested at the end of its bloom cycle (up here that is the last week of August). If you are new to the wonders of white sage here are some of the things it is used for:White sage is a perennial evergreen herb that is primarily used to clean the air, improve the aroma and energy of a space, or it can be brewed as a tea for a variety of potential health benefits. White sage can have a number of benefits, depending on whether it is burned, topically applied or steeped in a tea, including helping to treat sinus infections and congestion, eliminating bacteria, reducing inflammation, aiding digestion, and cleansing a space of negative energy.<ul><li style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;padding: 0px">Sinus Infections – If you burn white sage and inhale some of the smoke, be aware that it contains eucalyptol. It is an antioxidant compound that helps to eliminate pathogens and reduce inflammation in your sinuses. It can also have a similar effect on respiratory infections when consumed as a tea. </li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;padding: 0px">Antibacterial – When consumed as a brewed tea, white sage can help to reduce the presence of bacteria in your body. When burned in a larger space, it can reduce the bacteria in the air by as much as 90%</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;padding: 0px">Inflammation – According to this review from the Slovenian National AGRIS Centre, sage tea lowers joint pain and discomfort. The presence of phytoestrogens and other antioxidant compounds in sage means that it can help to reduce inflammation associated with menstruation, including cramps and hot flashes.</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;padding: 0px">Digestion – Traditionally, this herb was used to promote good digestion, as it can help to reduce the inflammation of hemorrhoids and promote healthy, normal bowel movements.</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;padding: 0px">Cleansing Spaces / ‘Scrubbing’ – Perhaps the most well-known use of white sage is the act of burning of dried white sage. It is traditionally associated with cleansing negative energy from a space. Beginning at the door of one’s home, sage is burnt and the house ‘scrubbed’ with sage smoke. The powerful aroma and smoke clear out ‘old air’ and negative energy from past experiences. </li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;padding: 0px">Stress and Anxiety – Some of the active ingredients of sage that are released when burnt are known to lower feelings of stress and tension, thus helping to lower chronic anxiety and related symptoms.As explained above, there are various uses for white sage, including brewing a tea, binding dried leaves and burning them as incense, or applying them as a topical compress on the body.<ul style="margin: 0px 0px 1rem;padding: 0px"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;padding: 0px">Tea – To make a tea from sacred sage, place two teaspoons of fresh sage leaves (or 1 teaspoon of dried sage leaves) in a mug. Fill the mug with boiling water and allow the leaves to steep for 2-3 minutes. Strain the tea and enjoy with lemons or fresh honey.</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;padding: 0px">Compress – Similar to brewing tea, you place 3-4 teaspoons of sage leaves in a bowl with warm or cold water (depending on whether you want a hot or cold compress). Place a piece of cotton in the steeped water and allow it to get soaked through. Place the soaked piece of cotton where you want relief and attach it in place with a gauze or a bandage.</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;padding: 0px">Burning / “Smudging” – If you buy your own bundle of dried sage leaves, follow the instructions in the section above. If you want to make your own, thoroughly clean the sage leaves, pat them dry, and then tie them into a bundle that is hung upside down. Let them air dry for 7-10 days before burning them. Some people will also cook the dried sage in an oven at 180 degrees for 30 minutes, in case any insects have found their way into the herbal bundle. </li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;padding: 0px">Here is an important thing to consider.... if you have never used white sage before, only use it in small amounts at first. It is very potent! It is quite rare, but some people do have a slight allergy to this plant. Consume small amounts with caution as you would when trying any new food.</li><li>If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them and I will do my best to respond promptly. I am in the timber daily as the weather allows, but check emails every evening.</li></ul></li></ul>

Artemisia Ludoviciana Loose Leaf White Sage

Coming to you straight from the North Woods of Minnesota... dried LOBSTER mushrooms!Lobsters are a fantastic way to add color, texture, and flavor to any meal.The flavor is fantastic making these mushrooms a good choice for a stand alone side dish, or you use them to top off your favorite pasta dishes. They're also great to cook up in some butter and add them to summer salads.Both the color &amp; the flavor resemble seafood making this a great choice to add into summer crab salad.As with all wild edibles, if you have never had the pleasure of eating a lobster mushroom I highly recommend starting with a very small portion to ensure that you don't have an allergic reaction.The lobsters are harvested, sprayed with compressed air (to blow off any dirt, pollen, or plant matter) and dehydrated on the same day to help ensure the best possible flavors are sealed in. The dried pieces are then stored in an air tight glass jar. Once purchased I transfer them into a food grade bag prior to shipping. When you receive your package you can either keep them in the food grade bags (they will store for up to 1 year in the bags) or you can transfer them back into an air tight jar (the mushrooms can be stored for several years in sealed glass jars). Be sure to keep the mushrooms out of direct sunlight during storage. This will help ensure that they keep the bright red color.The mushrooms are NOT washed prior to dehydrating. When you rehydrate the mushrooms use a soft bristle brush to gently remove any spores prior to cooking. Please note that lobster mushrooms have white spores. If you notice a bit of white on the outside of the mushroom after rehydration don't panic! The spores are easily removed. They aren't harmful if consumed.Each lot will contain 1.3oz of dried lobster strips. All of these lobsters grew from short stalked white russula mushrooms. If you have questions please feel free to contact me with them.

Dried Minnesota Lobster Mushrooms

Here are the chicken strips you have all been waiting for!Fresh picked right here in the North Woods of Minnesota and directly into the kiln &amp; dehydrator the same evening. You can't beat the wonderful flavor and aroma of these strips.If you have never had the pleasure of eating a chicken of the woods before you're missing out! These mushrooms can be rehydrated and sauteed as a stand alone dish or added to your favorite pasta dishes. Home made pizza, perfect!As with all wild edibles, if you have never consumed this before I highly recommend starting with a small sample portion to help ensure you don't have a food allergy that you were unaware of.This mushroom will be sealed in an air tight glass jar until purchase. Prior to shipping I will transfer into food grade resealable foil bags. If you want to store your mushroom for awhile prior to use you can either store it in the food safe bag or you can store in an air tight glass container out of direct sunlight. This will help ensure bold colors as well as flavors. These mushrooms can be stored for up to a year in the food bags, or for several years in glass jars.Each lot will have 1.5oz of dried chicken strips.The mushrooms are NOT washed prior to dehydrating, they are sprayed with compressed air. When you rehydrate the mushrooms use a soft bristle brush to gently remove any spores prior to cooking.If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them.Happy hunting!!

Dried Chicken of the Woods Mushroom Strips

1.5  oz

Coming to you straight from the North Woods of Minnesota... Butter-foot Boletes! (Boletus Auripes)These boletes were responsibly harvested, sliced in half, and dried on the day of harvest to ensure the fresh flavor didn't fade with time.All of these boletes were harvested young so the texture is fantastic and the colors are still bright. These are a pleasantly fragrant mushroom with a light earthy flavor.As with all wild edibles, if you have never had the pleasure of eating these before, I highly recommend eating a sample size amount the first time to ensure that you don't have a food allergy.The mushrooms will be sealed in glass jars until the time of purchase. I will transfer them into food grade bags for shipping. When you receive your mushrooms you can either leave them in the bag until you are ready to cook them, or you can transfer them back into an air tight glass jar and store out of direct sunlight.Each order will contain 1 oz of dried boletes. Since these are all young, the order will be roughly 20 mushrooms (40 halves).The mushrooms are NOT washed prior to dehydrating. When you rehydrate the mushrooms use a soft bristle brush to gently remove any spores or small leaf particles prior to cooking.If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them. I'm always happy to help.Happy hunting!!

Dried Butter-foot Bolete Mushroom Halves

Coming to you straight from the North Woods of Minnesota, wild oysters!!These mushrooms were responsibly harvested and dried on the same day to ensure a great, fresh flavor.&nbsp;If you have never worked with dehydrated mushrooms before, these will be a great starter for you! Simply soak the dried mushrooms in water to rehydrate them. If you add a small pinch of salt to the water it will give them a slightly more firm texture when cooking.Oyster mushrooms have a wonderful flavor. They are a great stand alone snack. Simply sautee them in butter and a splash of garlic and they make a wonderful side for a steak dinner!Each lot of oysters will be shipped in a food safe bag, inside of a box (to avoid the abuse of shipping) and inside of a bubble mailer. The lots are 1.25-1.5oz each.If you have any questions feel free to give me a shout. I spend my days in the woods this time of year, but emails are checked nightly.

Dried Wild Oyster Mushrooms

1+ oz.

These black morels have been harvested responsibly from the North Woods of Minnesota.They are picked, sprayed with an air compressor to remove any pollen or leaves that may be hanging on, and into the dehydrator the same day.You will receive just one ounce per lot (I always slip a few extras in to test while cooking).To rehydrate simply let the morels soak in cold water. Warm water will work, but the texture isn't as firm when you go to cook them up. A great way to help them stay firm is to soak them in a small bowl of water in the fridge for an hour prior to cooking.Morels have a wonderful stand alone flavor. If you have never fried them before, you're missing out! We like to slice ours in half, shake them in flour, and fry them in hot butter or bacon grease until they are crispy. It's a fail proof way to impress anyone.If you plan to store your dried mushrooms, I suggest taking them out of the food safe bag they arrive in and transferring them to a glass jar with an air tight lid. They should be kept out of direct sunlight. The mushrooms can be stored sealed in jars for several years.If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them. Emails are answered nightly as I am out in the woods daily shrooming.Happy Hunting!

Dried Minnesota Black Morels

1  1 oz.

Coming to your kitchen straight from the North Woods of Minnesota... giant puffball croutons! These were harvested in September, fully cooked and dehydrated.If you have never had the pleasure of trying this mushroom here is what you can expect.... the giant puffballs have a mild, earthy flavor. When cooked &amp; dehydrated they have a brittle yet fragile feel to them. You can take these guys from the jar and crumble over your salad for instant croutons.If salads aren't your thing, try rehydrating these bits, dipping them in egg, rolling them in flour, and frying in butter. That is hands down the best way to enjoy the puffballs full flavor.&nbsp;They will be stored in glass jars until shipped. Once you receive your item I highly recommend putting them back into a glass jar with a tight seal and keeping them out of direct sunlight. This will help to ensure premium taste &amp; texture.These are a great starter mushroom for those who are new to working with dried mushrooms. The puffballs remain bright white even in soups. Visual appeal, amazing flavor, what more can you ask for?

Giant Puffball Dried Croutons

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Foraged right here in the North Woods of Minnesota- smooth and silky chanterelles!These organic mushrooms were carefully sourced and harvested responsibly to help ensure future harvests.After picking, they were cleaned with compressed air &amp; cool misted before the drying process began. They will be ready to rehydrate and cook straight from the bag.They are stored in glass jars until sold. Once sold they are carefully packaged to ensure they reach you in prime condition.I am selling them in bags of 1.5 dried ounces, but if you would like a larger quantity please feel free to contact me. I will gladly work with you to make sure you get exactly what you're hunting for!The mushrooms are NOT washed prior to dehydrating. When you rehydrate the mushrooms use a soft bristle brush to gently remove any spores prior to cooking.The last gallery photo shows the fresh mushrooms that have been stripped for drying.

Dried Chanterelle Strips and Petals

This chaga was responsibly sourced and ethically harvested right here in the North Woods of Minnesota!

Chaga mushrooms have several potential health benefits, including:
Boosting the immune system.
Fighting inflammation.
Slowing cancer growth.
Lowering cholesterol levels.
Supporting overall health and well-being.

Chaga has been used for centuries in traditional and folk medicine. 

With that said, I am no doctor and make no recommendations on dosing.

The chaga you recieve will be in chunks. Simply break off the desired amount and simmer for tea. Making a pot at a time seems to be more woth while than simply brewing a cup at a time. However, you can use the same chunk of chaga repeatedly until the color dulls from golden brown into a pale yellow. Once the brew is a pale yellow, the medicinal benefits are flushed completely.

You can brew several pots and store them in the fridge if you prefer cold tea. After brewing your tea will stay viable for up to 10 days when refrigerated.

Chunk chaga is very dense. To break pieces off you will want a hammer handy or a hatchet. If you prefer slabs rather than whole chunks simply email me and let me know. I can slab them into more manageable pieces upon request.

I am selling these in 8 ounce (1/2 pound) lots. 

Please note that the photos show chaga that I have slabbed for previous orders.

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