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Help Thy Neighbor
3 Fist Steps to Learn Herbs
1. Start Easy
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Easy to identify
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Versatile and safe
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Common Herbs
2. Get Hands on
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Grow your own
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Get familiar w/ herbs
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Try your botanicals​
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3. Education
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Invest in quality books
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Advance Knowledge
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Less common herbs
Sustainability
Foraging Rules
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One Third Rule
Never Harvest more than one third of a single plants resources
If you think you wanted that flower, you should see how much the bees did.
Only pick what you intend on using, or for identification purposes
Leave No Trace
Remain on designated trails and
pack it in - pack it out.
Etiquette
This keeps you honest and on your best behavior:
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If in Doubt, Leave it Out: Only consume plants you are 100% sure of.
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Harvest with Heart: Take only what you need and leave enough for wildlife.
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Know Before You Go: Research the area to avoid contaminated sites.
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Respect the Roots: Avoid uprooting entire plants unless necessary.
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Mind the Seasons: Forage in the right season to ensure plants are at their peak.
Leaf and Flower ID
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