The Thistles - Forgotten Wild Food & Medicine 🌱

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Thistles with their prickles guard a treasure chest of nature's forgotten wild food & medicine 🌱 their leaves when striped of thorns reveal a refreshing succulent stem like a wild celery snack 🥗 Its roots can be enjoyed raw or cooked just like any other root vegetable, but it's free! 🥕 Not only delicious and nutritious thistles have many medical properties such as boosting milk production in pregnant women, reducing swelling in painful arthritic joints, & even protecting & healing our Liver! 💚
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@homeiswhereourheartis Жыл бұрын

Check out our awesome book! amzn.eu/d/eYR5tPI

@alancooper9311 9 ай бұрын

How stupid!!

@BlackRose369. Ай бұрын

Is the book useful outside UK ?

@mlentz1975 Ай бұрын

I am subscribing because anyone who can stand out in the rain to share information about the much maligned thistle, its uses and then prepare it….while still raining…on an unstable natural surface gets my respect, admiration and subscription 👍🏼

@homeiswhereourheartis Ай бұрын

✌️😎

@alan30189 Ай бұрын

He lives in Scotland, where it rains much of the time. If you don’t work when it rains, you wouldn’t get much done. 😄

@drjswizzle8235 Ай бұрын

And I’m subscribing because of this comment.

@user-ii1iy8fz1d 26 күн бұрын

+1 subscription, ands thanks for finding the words I needed. ❤ Manua forti ❤

@babystepsgarden6162 24 күн бұрын

Me too!

@frederickheard2022 Ай бұрын

This is the best Hobbit cooking show I’ve ever seen. 10/10

@homeiswhereourheartis Ай бұрын

🤣

@Katya-zj7ni Ай бұрын

Sam Wisegangee 😂

@Iz0pen Ай бұрын

How do you cook a hobbit?

@frederickheard2022 Ай бұрын

@@Iz0pen Traditionally, on a rotisserie over the cracks of Amon Amarth.

@MD76MAC Ай бұрын

I was about to say that my man probably lives in a hobbit hole smoking his pipe, enjoying a fine meal and an excellent single malt.

@t.c87 Жыл бұрын

I love how you are so in love with being in the moment, where you are. Laying down on the ground, in the rain smiling. Priceless 😊

@PartlySunny74 Ай бұрын

Attenborough would approve. 😂

@jackp492 Ай бұрын

Things with natural defences are usually guarding something good

@scotty5717 Жыл бұрын

This wild food/foraging channel has to be the most enthusiastic channel....anywhere. Great stuff

@nathanielreichert4638 Ай бұрын

Hi man, you are like the Bob Ross of foraging. I love it when Thistle grows around my yard because I eat it so many different ways. It’s a shame that people treat their lawns with so many chemicals to create the look of one homogenous grass, when in fact, the larger spectrum of lawn plants is so much more pretty, and some are even edible and medicinal, thank you for this video

@DeadChief-rj1sj 4 күн бұрын

As an indigenous person from America. I admire all aboriginal knowledge. The uses of what most consider a nucince weed as a staple of survival. Realize that all bloodlines come from tribal roots. Educate yourself. The return is worth the investment.

@woodsy3495 Ай бұрын

I have a whole new respect for thistle after watching this. One more opportunity for a snack from the yard!

@MD76MAC Ай бұрын

Just get them before the neighbors dog pees on them.

@Makinplans1 Ай бұрын

Came to learn about foraging thistles and had a history lesson too. Thank you from rainy Oregon USA. 💙🌧️💙

@sillysop Жыл бұрын

The perfect thistle video doesn’t exi….

@homeiswhereourheartis Жыл бұрын

✌️😁

@bigal24698 Ай бұрын

This is a wonderful video. The principle of that thistle leaf stem not containing defence chemicals because of the physical prickle strategy of this plant is so enlightening! Every day is a school day 👍👍👍

@candypodratz 2 ай бұрын

You've made me much less annoyed about all the thistles in my yard. 😂

@homeiswhereourheartis 2 ай бұрын

🤣

@Herhighness211 Жыл бұрын

Last year I dug out and cursed so many of these things from my backyard. This year I will let 2-3 live and see what I can do with it. Thanks!

@christinemccoy4471 2 ай бұрын

At the least throw thistles into the compost, lost of minerals

@zone1641 Ай бұрын

@@christinemccoy4471 whaaa but i dont want more growing in my compost

@RunninUpThatHillh 18 сағат бұрын

I have this relationship with burdock. I love it, I use it, but I get sick of digging it out everywhere. Also getting stuck in my hair😂

@VanissaMartwick Жыл бұрын

They taste like asparagus or celery for me 😊😊

@chrishynes6091 Жыл бұрын

Used to see the Bull Thistles when I was younger. Spiders liked to make a home on them in the summer. Never ate them before, but I'm putting this in the memory bank for the future 👍

@user-oy3bd9vp5p 8 күн бұрын

true scottish spirit. as a german i appreciate the determination and passion . in a world of miss information and AI deception, this is refreshing. kudos brother

@JonnyParker- Күн бұрын

Stay away from the msmedia lies and spin and you will be much better for it . Peace to you.

@supotter377 11 ай бұрын

Considered an invasive species in PNW, USA. Guess I’ll have to eat them to reduce population!!!❤

@giabella9344 2 ай бұрын

The USA kills them with weed killer . I can't stand it . I haven't ever even seen one till the other day and u just know this plant is for human consumption. As soon as I saw it I knew it was being overlooked and wanted to know more

@tropical-fruit-Florida 5 ай бұрын

I always leave these to protect my fruit trees from two legged rats. Plus the butterflies love them.

@toniomalley5661 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this and all you do on this channel best regards from Ireland

@Trendlespin Жыл бұрын

I asked Santa for you book for Christmas and got it! ( : It is lovely, informative and very fun.

@conniedowner9077 10 ай бұрын

What a fantastic piece of information! Thank you!

@katrussell6819 Жыл бұрын

wild garlic would be a nice addition.

@JonnyParker- Күн бұрын

Yes but it's only around for a matter of weeks in the spring then it's gone . Could add some other edible flowers or some lemony tasting leaves thrown in at the very end when the heat is turned off . You don't want to cook most of the delicate stuff for long if at all .

@phineasrex3540 Жыл бұрын

You could do a series just walking through small towns in your area, I'd watch anyway.

@homeiswhereourheartis Жыл бұрын

I hope to do a series like that in the future. Old church's, towns, forts. I think it would be a great series!

@lauralowery9303 Ай бұрын

I've got a long going argument with my friend about thistles. I want to harvest them and cook them up and she wants to mow them all down! Thanks!

@keithballard4621 Ай бұрын

Some places require landowners to remove them because they’re considered noxious, invasive weeds. The only way to kill some varieties is dig them up. Mowing them spreads them even more. Yep eat em don’t beat em.

@mycolliesandme268 3 күн бұрын

Mowing doesn't remove them the root is in the ground and just keeps regrowing 👍

@HollyLewallen-Smith 11 ай бұрын

Herbalism! 🌿 Love ❤. Shared ❤. Saved on KZfaq ❤️.

@homeiswhereourheartis 10 ай бұрын

😊

@swalectrix Жыл бұрын

Love your information 👍I just tried thistles last week after your video 😋I found they tasted different where I picked them from. The ones on some waste ground were not as tasty as the ones I'd picked in an old meadow. You can taste the type of soil they been grown on. I'm gonna get your book payday 🌱💚🙌

@homeiswhereourheartis Жыл бұрын

That's true the more fresh the land the fresher the plants taste 🙂 And thank you were sure you'll love our book!

@MsChief306 Ай бұрын

Thanks for that cheerful and entertaining piece of history ! That plant really is something, I really liked your demonstration~

@robertcorradi8573 Ай бұрын

Great ..... Your enthusiasm is infectious..... Didn't know any of this..... A big thank you.

@lee22822 Жыл бұрын

I never realized how much I enjoy watching not only farm animals graze but humans also

@alancooper9311 9 ай бұрын

Cows / cattle eat them; Not for humans

@candypodratz 2 ай бұрын

@@alancooper9311 people ate them to stay alive during the depression. Definitely also for humans.

@mautri7465 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing how to harvest and consume thistle. 😊

@-Atmos1 Жыл бұрын

Recently dug one out of my garden , wish I'd watched this first . Thanks for sharing your knowledge .

@bigmomma389 Ай бұрын

Dont worry, itll be back

@andypennybrown6848 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the vlog in the rain! So impressed I've just bought your book🎉🎉

@homeiswhereourheartis Ай бұрын

Thank you! Hope you enjoy it! 😁

@simombreeds9501 2 ай бұрын

Love Thistles.thanks for opening my eyes

@BrapMan Жыл бұрын

Loved this video; it had everything, from foraging info to historical legend Liked, commented, and subbed ;)

@homeiswhereourheartis Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tobytoofast Жыл бұрын

New subscriber from southwest Michigan, U.S.A.

@harleymckanick7918 Жыл бұрын

This guys cool as a fan

@PollyPop. Жыл бұрын

Love this video and your natural heart felt enthusiasm 🙏

@marymcandrew7667 2 ай бұрын

I was pulling out some small ones today, in flower beds, but I'll leave the ones growing in our wilder grassy orchard. I like to leave some native plants for all the insects and birds to live off. I never knew you could eat it, can't wait to try it!

@doloresniland5580 Жыл бұрын

I chust grow a horse chest nut because of this KZfaq channel 🎉🎉😊

@peregrinegrace8570 Ай бұрын

Love your videos, smiley guy, a forager after my own heart ❤

@sherihicks1427 9 ай бұрын

I LOVE your kitchen!❤

@7thsluglord363 15 күн бұрын

I love foraging. Im a big fan of eating stinging nettles, but thistles have been a more daunting challenge in my mind so far, havent gotten up the nerve to try them... YET.

@AlexChatz8888 6 ай бұрын

I just love nature and plants thistles are no exception plants are lovely

@KutkuMegsann Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your videos so, so much. Thank you for what you guys do! ^_^ ❤️

@garyleroy6999 5 күн бұрын

I can see myself watching all of your stuff. Your exuberance is undeniably enthralling. 🎩

@Levi-he6nj Жыл бұрын

I accidentally sat down on some and Ajhahah 😂

@abji1985 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@AK-Solution-47 13 күн бұрын

Listening to the rain in the background with that badass accent of yours makes listening and watching this video makes me feel very relaxed and chill !!!! SKÅL

@latishajaubert5600 22 күн бұрын

I just love thistle.

@lynnamandernacht2211 Жыл бұрын

I am very grateful to learn something new from you Dane 💕👍👍

@VOLightPortal 22 күн бұрын

Fanatastic alternative to celery sticks! 🥰

@cindymcwilliams6253 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome!

@homeiswhereourheartis Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@janetbishop9066 10 ай бұрын

Love your videos. ❤

@nole8923 Жыл бұрын

A Brit named Dane. A throwback to past ancestry? Apparently this guy is a lot friendlier than his ancestors. Or maybe I’ve watched too many episodes of The Last Kingdom. Very interesting video though. I always use gloves when I pull thistles up. They’re pretty fierce about protecting themselves.

@izzzzzz6 26 күн бұрын

History, cooking and forging. Nice!

@johnnyhorton5984 Ай бұрын

Brilliant! 😄Thistle-tastic!

@agapelove992 Жыл бұрын

Lovely as always 🥰

@SeanT181167 Жыл бұрын

I imagine all that rain was good for the washing up! 😄

@homeiswhereourheartis Жыл бұрын

Took 2 days for my coat to dry 🤣

@floresmercedes1 6 ай бұрын

A beautiful of history that I never knew about Milk thistle.

@soniasali5447 11 ай бұрын

Wow never knew that it's eatable, now I regret cutting of so many in farm where I work at..

@Andre-kd1tk 5 ай бұрын

Hawthorn blossom, memories,spring❤

@jamieolszok3676 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are brilliant, I study horticulture and I can say you have a brilliant knowledge of plants 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@homeiswhereourheartis Жыл бұрын

Cheers !

@yuiopoli9601 2 ай бұрын

What of the Glue Thistle, is it not poisonous?

@therespectedlex9794 2 күн бұрын

@yuiopoli9601 He said there are 200, and all edible.

@giabella9344 2 ай бұрын

Rediscovering this plant medicine and my new sentient plant friend ... so excited to see what I learn

@AnaSilva-tt9it 2 ай бұрын

Will you do the second part? When the plant has flower and is very high? Thanks a lot for the video. My mom says when she was a kid, people in the countryside (Portugal) used to do a stew with this plant :)

@bellslinki Жыл бұрын

Wonderful content, plenty of thistles here if I'm brave enough !

@vickielovesrandy 23 күн бұрын

I love Your shows. I learn so much in such an enjoyable way! I just ordered your book by the way ( I’m hoping it’s useful for the west coast of the United States). Excited see it soon!

@terribelle3 Ай бұрын

When I searched "how to forage thistles," your video came up!! I haven't been here in a while ❤ I love your videos.

@homeiswhereourheartis Ай бұрын

Welcome back! 😁

@terribelle3 Ай бұрын

@@homeiswhereourheartis 🥰 thank you

@ericyworld230 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing such amazing video! Love it all!!

@homeiswhereourheartis Жыл бұрын

😁

@koalabumismine Күн бұрын

Love the enthusiasm

@joystar7468 Жыл бұрын

Another great video, thanks guys 💜

@KarolMachnowski 7 ай бұрын

Thanks one more time

@KarolMachnowski 7 ай бұрын

I fold it is painkiller is well

@kimberlykaylor2532 Ай бұрын

Was watching videos on the benefits of stinging nettles and then your video popped up. Now I have two new plants to go out in my yard and get. Thank you for the information. My mother was Scottish and i never new the origin of why it was a national emblem for Scotland.

@charliecarpenter2840 Ай бұрын

Looks like a great source of carbs, hard to come by in the British early spring. A small friendly piece of advice, carve yourself a wooden spoon. Stirring a Teflon coated pot with a metal tool, especially a sharp knife will scratch the pot in short order, making it progressively harder to clean . Plus the coating is not a great thing to ingest, probably not enough to worry about but best avoided.

@dawnadriennetaylor970 Ай бұрын

Above all, bees love them! My purple chive flowers opened and immediately bees visited.

@mrkultra1655 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@baccalieu2653 Ай бұрын

Here in Newfoundland, these thistles were often erroneously called stinging nettles for obvious reasons! I recall a more or less permanent patch of them growing behind my Nan s house on the seashore of the bay. We considered them a nuisance, but now I shall have to try a bite or two!

@MerkabaKid 3 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing 🌸💚

@1vtmom966 13 күн бұрын

I'm so happy to have subscribed! It is quite evident you both love the land and love to teach! 💕

@trishwilliams3153 Ай бұрын

Hello from Nova Scotia I’ve heard so many wonderful stories about Scotland from my grandmother ❤️ This video warms my heart 🙏

@ConscientiousOmnivore 25 күн бұрын

That is fantastic, your enthusiasm is infectious! Thanks for sharing this wonderful information - I love learning about wild edibles.

@dcfromthev 4 ай бұрын

Wow you're like the Scottish version of Doc Jones, you even look alike! Love the channel keep up the great work!

@alec1113 2 ай бұрын

He's not scottish 👍

@honorata1935 Жыл бұрын

Great info, thanks.

@homeiswhereourheartis Жыл бұрын

🙂

@cosmic4peace 26 күн бұрын

I've subscribed, amazing, I'll be out tomorrow with my basket foraging thistle

@LibertysTRUTHandLIFE 9 ай бұрын

What about Russian Thistle (tumbleweed)? I really would like to know if there is any benefit at all as I’m challenged with this invasive species!

@Serenity-fu8xz Жыл бұрын

That was great ❤

@christinaplaisted9563 10 ай бұрын

Thankyou ❤❤❤

@mirandaandrea8215 Жыл бұрын

Great info Dane! I will harvest the ones in my front garden!😋

@homeiswhereourheartis Жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

@rebeccagraba7671 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your wonderful videos!

@kevinbane3588 22 күн бұрын

Outstanding video! I love your passion.

@robh7872 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, that's another one for me to try.

@lindapow9351 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant Look forward to seeing the stir fry

@AlexChatz8888 6 ай бұрын

Cool info : thistles all of em have poison that makes the skin itchy and burn when spiked but once it’s removed they are harmless 😊

@ADDAxyz710 Ай бұрын

Top tier stir fry🎉

@tonygassner5406 Ай бұрын

From the Cape in South Africa, where a tiny flat growing thistle occurs. Something the Scots soldiers of the Boer Wars might have left behind. Same leaves, same thorns. Continue repelling sassenachs!