<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Elder Blossom Orchard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Small herb farm and apothecary offering artisan botanicals, herbal products, workshops and consultations rooted in traditional herbalism.]]></description><link>https://www.elderblossomorchard.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:06:30 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.elderblossomorchard.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What Spring's New Growth Reminds Us About Digestive Health: A Forager's Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[A field of Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) As the last remnants of  Winter fade away, we are greeted by the vibrant colors and fresh...]]></description><link>https://www.elderblossomorchard.com/post/what-spring-s-new-growth-reminds-us-about-digestive-health-a-forager-s-perspective</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d74adaef34974cab1fdee1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:00:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c946b7_366a3ab9b8fc4f5184cd64db776fccb9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Linda Thompson-Brown</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nettle Soup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instructions Preparing the Nettles Harvest fresh nettles in the spring about 4-5 inches tall. Wash the nettles in a sink of cold water, then dry them. Working in batches in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket, steam the nettles until completely wilted. This should take about 2 minutes. Cool the nettles. Note that you can also add the nettles directly to the blender or soup raw for a stronger flavor. Squeeze the nettles of excess water, chop finely and reserve. If you're more comfortable...]]></description><link>https://www.elderblossomorchard.com/post/nettle-soup</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d756cd633aa311350ebfa0</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2025 22:59:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c946b7_c2af030d6b094a5da23e55458998dfbd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Linda Thompson-Brown</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>