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Apprenticeship Voices – Cate’s Reflection
Cate weaving her first willow basket Deciding to become an apprentice at Wild Abundance was the best thing that I have ever done for myself. Natalie has been an incredible mentor, guide and friend; she has an immense wealth of knowledge and skills and an eagerness to share them with ... Read more
Apprenticeship Voices – Interview with Iz
Iz and her fellow apprentices learning about forest guilds in the Wild Abundance woods Last spring, Iz was literally days away from beginning a graduate program. But something wasn’t feeling right about that path, so she switched gears. Instead of grad school, she decided to pursue her passions through a ... Read more
Natural Building Course Guide
What is Natural Building, Anyway? Are “natural buildings” all made of mud, with fanciful designs sculpted into them? Aren’t most houses made of wood, isn’t that natural? Can a “natural” building also be comfortable and full of modern conveniences like heating and cooling systems and electric lights? Is natural building easier to ... Read more
Taking Care of Your Tools
Our tools do so much work for us. The right tool for the job, in good working order, can turn hard work into a pleasure. Conversely, using the wrong tool, or one that is out of shape, can turn a simple task into a struggle. Taking time to care for ... Read more
The Herbal Apprenticeship
An Ancient Way of Learning Herbs in the Modern World What is an Herbal Apprenticeship? An herbal apprenticeship is an in-depth learning experience all about plants. Apprentices live and learn alongside teachers, working with them and getting one-on-one attention and guidance. Our ancestors shared herbal knowledge this way: they passed it ... Read more
Non-Electric Fresh Food Preservation
How to preserve and store food without using electricity Abundant harvests during this time of year are always fun, but knowing how to store food well into the winter is somewhat of a lost art. Beyond the refrigerator and freezer, most of us depend on grocery stores and agribusiness for food ... Read more
American Persimmon Tree Facts, Care and Recipes
Botanical name: Diospyros virginiana Common names: American persimmon, ‘Simmon, Sugar Plum Family: Ebenaceae (Ebony family) Harvest time: October-November Uses: Food…so sweet! Habitat and Cultivation Tips for American Persimmon Trees American persimmons are generally found fruiting at an elevation between 700 and 2700 feet. They seem to prefer well drained soil, ... Read more
Tiny House – Learn, Build, and Enjoy
Planning for your Tiny House Imagine your dream tiny house… we know you have one. Yes, they’re cool. Yes, they are key to a sustainable future, as they are less resource intensive in basically every way when compared to a traditional American home. But best of all, they are actually ... Read more
Seed Starting Formula
Hey, mixing your seed medium can be tricky! Check out this video with Natalie and she’ll help you get started.
The Glories of Chickweed: Uses, Cultivation, Recipes, and More
Stellaria media, Stellaria pubera Family: Caryophyllaceae/Pink family Harvest time: spring and fall Uses: food, medicine What is Chickweed? Chickweed is a low-growing, cool-season herbaceous plant in the Caryophyllaceae family. It has long been valued for both its nutritional and medicinal uses, especially in herbal traditions across Europe and North America. ... Read more
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