I'm pretty new to the wide world opening up before me that is foraging. It's thrilling to realize how much is around us all the time that can be edible or useful. One of the very first wild plants I tried was Redbuds. This is a great introduction because it's easily identifiable, easy to find, and very abundant. The Eastern Redbud tree, or Cercis canadens, is common along the Eastern half of the country. It's one of the first plants to flower in Early Spring before any leaves really come…
