Have you ever wandered through your backyard or along a forest trail and wondered, "Can I eat this?" or "What on earth is that little flower?" — then Backyard Botanist is for you.

In each post, I guide you through identifying common (and sometimes overlooked) plants that grow nearby — like swamp milkweed, orange daylily, fleabane, the somewhat disappointing false strawberry, and so much more. But we don’t stop at names — once you’ve got the plant ID down, I share a simple field use or recipe to bring that knowledge to life.

And now, I’m excited to announce Backyard Botanist merch!

🌱 The official t-shirt — available in espresso, moss, and black

🌱 A cozy new latte mug for your foraging-fueled mornings

🌱 A stainless-steel water bottle to take with you on your botanical adventures

Browse all past posts, snag your gear, and start your journey into wild plant wisdom here:
👉 www.TheSwampWitch.org/Backyard-Botanist

Let’s turn your curiosity into confidence — one plant at a time. 🌼