From prehistoric times to modern day supermarkets, nuts have been a reliable food source throughout history. And there are plenty of species you can gather in the wild to fill your pantry! Hickory nuts being one of them. In this episode, we chat with James Mann from Spicebush Woodcraft and dive deep into the world of hickory nut foraging. This episode is Part 1 of our conversation with James. Keep an eye out on the channel for Part 2 where we discuss his DIY Thermal Greenhouse for vegetable and fruit gardening.

Episode Overview:

• James shares the story of how he got into hickory nut foraging

• Why you should forage for hickory nuts and which species have the best flavor

• How to process hickory nuts after harvest

• How to prepare the hickory nuts for long term storage

• Steps you can take to gather more hickory nuts with less effort

• How to wild tend hickory and how to plant the nuts to grow more hickory trees

• Historical uses of hickory nuts in the US

• The mycorrhizal relationships between trees, fungi, and other plants

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