Cramp bark does grow wild in the Pacific Northwest, and can easily be propagated and grown in your garden as well. This super detailed video goes into different species, id, harvest, tincture making, uses and dosage. There is even more information in my bestselling book about cramp bark. Here's a link: https://amzn.to/4hV6jRH While you're here, check out some of my other videos about herbalism, foraging and wild edible plants.

Usnea lichen, also known as old man's beard, is a commonly used medicinal lichen. However, lichen ID can be difficult, and I have seen people harvest the wrong lichen many times! Please watch this video so you can get the right lichen next time you harvest. By the way, for those of you watching in the fall and winter, you should know that's an excellent time of year to harvest Usnea! Wind storms often brings branches laden with Usnea down to the ground, making harvest very easy. The lichen book mentioned in the video: Macrolichens of the Pacific Northwest: https://amzn.to/4fLOvGS My book: Medicinal Plants of the Pacific Northwest: https://amzn.to/3Z4tSQB

Learn how to identify (including a thorough breakdown of lookalikes) and eat hairy cat's ear. Hairy cat's ear is a super common weed that grows in most lawns and other open, disturbed ground. When cooked correctly, this plant is delicious! This plant will be included in my second book, which will be published in June 2025. Can't wait for you all to see it! Get my first book here: https://amzn.to/4en87QB If you want to keep learning with me, I have many recorded classed for sale here: https://adiantumschool.podia.com/