HARVESTER’S TALE
Bryce M. Watts leading a group through Stanley Park on a plant walk
With our bamboo baskets, gloves, and scissors
at hand, we would spend most of the day wandering through the forest picking a few leaves from each
bush we came across until we had enough to make a
few batches of a blend. Willow leaves quickly became
our favourite, because collecting them meant we were
by water and in a shady spot. The willow also makes
an exceptionally flavourful tea. Each day would end
by putting our wild harvest into the dehydrators, and
planning where we would explore the next day.
When I was selling my teas at farmer’s markets, a
lot of people were really interested in the plants themselves and how they could be used. The teas had
become quite popular but I started to shift my focus to
how I could help other people learn more about local
plants and start their own journey into wild foods.
Birth of a Foundation
passion for plants and reinvigorate a sense of identity
with my heritage. I wanted to create a space where
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