Hoosier Forager joins us for a thoughtful conversation about how we approach foraging, why it matters, and how to build confidence with new wild foods. We also dig into two standout plants: chicory, one of the best wild coffee substitutes, and mayapple, a native fruit with a short, tricky harvest window. Plus, we talk about a surprising fungal shift with Golden Oyster Mushrooms happening across the U.S.Episode Overview:The Foraging Onion framework: how to build confidence with new wild foodsHow to safely identify and harvest mayapples (Podophyllum peltatum)When mayapples are edible — and what parts to avoidForaging for chicory (Cichorium intybus): ID tips, uses, and wild coffeeThe spread of golden oyster mushrooms across the U.SWhy golden oysters may reduce native fungal diversityHow to deepen your foraging practice beyond just identificationUse code “yearofplenty” (all lower case) for 15% OFF at www.mtblock.comMY ULTIMATE FORAGING GEAR LIST - Check it outLeave a review on Apple or Spotify and send a screenshot to [email protected] to receive a FREE EBOOK with my favorite food preservation recipes.Watch the Video Episode on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/live/n5Ni_hTKhmo?si=5gpfBCBU4L7r-FTlSign up for the newsletter:www.theyearofplenty.com/newsletterSupport the podcast via Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentySubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideoDo you follow the podcast on social media yet?IG: https://www.instagram.com/poldiwieland/X: https://x.com/yearofplentypodI want to hear from you! Take the LISTENER SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KZW53RConnect with Hoosier Forager:https://linktr.ee/hoosierforager