SOW THISTLE (Sonchus oleraceus and other species) Sunflower Family (Asteraceae) DESCRIPTION: Sow thistle is commonly mistaken for dandelion, to which it is related. Sow thistle is an annual weed with a more or less erect stem that rises from one foot to four feet tall. The young plant forms a...
GETTING TO KNOW THE BITTER HOREHOUND
HOREHOUND Christopher Nyerges Information about classes and books by Christopher Nyerges can be viewed at www.SchoolofSelf-Reliance.com, or writing to Box 41834, Eagle Rock, CA 90041. Many years ago, when I was still in high school and beginning my earnest study of botany, I got a phone call from one...
Bushcraft Skills: Fishing-related: Make a Fish Spear, and net — a Hands-on Workshop
Thursday, March 14, noon LUNCHTIME WORKSHOP, learn to make a simple FISH SPEAR, and a NET . And a few other skills if time. These are very basic bushcraft skills for taking fish to survive. Bring your knife, since we'll make a simple spear and learn its many variations. Also,...