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Remote Wilderness Foraging: The Road to Nowhere and Why I Keep Taking It
There’s a moment, hours north of the Twin Cities, where the last car vanishes from my rearview mirror, and I’m alone with the woods....
Mike Kempenich | Gentleman Forager
Mar 133 min read
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Morels, Memory, and the Pull of the Woods: A Forager’s Guide to Morel Mushroom Hunting
The Smell of Spring and the Call of the Woods Every spring, something spectacular happens. It’s not just the return of warm air or the...
Mike Kempenich | Gentleman Forager
Mar 124 min read
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Inonotus obliquus: Chaga health benefits– Folklore or Fact?
There’s something primal about a quest that has been repeated for over 4,000 years. The day after Thanksgiving, I found myself in the...
Mike Kempenich | Gentleman Forager
Mar 112 min read
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Foraging Tips for Beginners: Welcome to the World of Foraging!
There’s something deeply rewarding about walking through the woods and gathering your own wild food. If you’re new to foraging, there are...
Mike Kempenich | Gentleman Forager
Mar 115 min read
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Wild Roots & Tubers: Early Spring Foraging in Minnesota 🌾
Arctium ~ Burdock While most people think of greens and mushrooms when foraging, early spring is also a great time to dig for wild roots...
Mike Kempenich | Gentleman Forager
Mar 112 min read
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