Forest Products Sale (50%off on select Treasures) In addition to our regular harvest, we are hosting a Forest Products Sale here at Fiddlehead Heaven. This is our biggest sale yet! Because we believe everyone should have access to the healing power of the forest, we are offering a massive 50% discount on select stock. Consequently, […]
A Wild Start: Why I Care So Much About Spruce Tips I’ve spent over 61 years in the woods, foraging and learning from the land. I had started harvesting wild food out of necessity to feed a family of 14 since 1960. Back then, 90% of our food came from our farm and the wild, […]
As a wild food harvesting company, we love sharing nature’s wonders with you. One of the most popular wild mushrooms we offer is the Turkey Tail mushroom. Known for its immune-boosting properties and stunning appearance, Turkey Tail is a favorite among health enthusiasts and mushroom lovers alike. But if you’ve ever tried to buy it, […]
Chaga is an exquisitely rare mushroom that grows primarily on birch trees in cold environments. For centuries, potential health benefits of this fungus were appreciated by humanity. More health-enhancing compounds are preserved in freeze-dried chaga, hence its high potential in any wellness regimen. While many are aware of all its immune-boosting properties, there are many […]
Probably one of the oldest methods of preserving food is through drying. But all drying methods are not the same. Among the major common drying methods are freeze-drying and sun-drying. Each has its ups and downs. Knowledge, as to how it affects nutrition and health, will enable one to make a good decision. What Is […]
Why Choose Freeze-Drying Medicinal Mushrooms and Herbs? Freeze-drying, or lyophilization, is a preservation method that offers numerous benefits for medicinal mushrooms and herbs. This process involves freezing the material and then reducing the surrounding pressure to allow the frozen water to sublimate directly from the solid phase to the gas phase. Here are some key […]
Remembering Dr. Cass Ingram: A Friendship and Collaboration In the world of natural medicine, few names resonate as profoundly as Dr. Cass Ingram. Known for his passionate advocacy of wild medicinal herbs and spices, Dr. Ingram left an indelible mark on the field. For me, his passing in 2022 was not just the loss of […]
Got caught in the rain about a mile back in the woods yesterday, and had to pack out an extra 20/lbs. of rainwater with me, but got to see some wonderful country in my search for treasure. Carla had the best time of it though as you can see from the pics I did not […]
Since 2019 and the Covid pandemic and the worry about our food supply, there has been a trend, especially among the Prepper community to secure a long-term food supply, and one of the ways they are doing this is through the use of Freeze-Dryers which if done correctly can preserve your food for up to […]
Mushroom Foraging 101 Review by Anthony Ricciuto Now I know it’s been a while since I have done a book review so I thought it would be a good time to do one. My good friend Dwight Thornton, (you may have remembered his company called Fiddlehead Heaven Forest Products) and is now owner of Boreal […]