Forgotten Staples: Foraging Wild Plums & American Lotus with Feral Foraging

This episode is a conversation with Jesse from Feral Foraging about two of North America’s most overlooked wild foods — Wild Plums and American Lotus. Jesse is a skilled forager and educator who shares practical tips on plant identification, wild tending, and cooking with these forgotten staples. His work blends deep ecological knowledge with hands-on techniques that help people connect to their food in a meaningful way. Episode Overview: Jesse’s background and the mission behind Feral Foragi...