My article for the Potsdam Co-op newsletter:
Ah spring, a magical time of year that gives back a sense of life to the earth. The snow is melting, the bears are waking, the deer are trotting feely, and the songbirds return to lull us with their tantalizing melodies. Here in the North Country, this season of rebirth is often long overdue; and can be quite an exciting time after feeling trapped indoors for the entirety of our brutal winter months. However, despite the fact that most people think of spring as simply warm weather and animals coming back into their annual routine, this could not be farther from the truth. This, my friends, is when our inner forager awakens. From the avid mushroom hunter searching for May’s elusive morels, to the simple gardener picking out leeks and fiddleheads for soup, wild edibles are everywhere this time of year; and with all the different kinds to look for, it can be hard to know when and where to go looking for them. This is why I highly recommend to any of you who are interested to purchase or borrow a book on wild foods before the season’s end; in order to learn about and explore more aspects of this beautiful corner of the world than many folks ever do. So remember, whether you live here, are spending some time, or just passing by; you too can become a part of what I and many others in the North Country consider to be, the most joyful spring experience anyone could ever have!
