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Pale green Usnea old man’s beard lichen hanging from forest tree branches

What’s Growing Out There – Usnea (Old Man’s Beard)

That pale beard hanging from a branch has a story worth slowing down for. Meet Colorado’s Usnea lichens, learn the central cord clue and common lookalikes, and explore tinder, traditional uses, forest ecology, and the limits of their medicinal reputation.

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Field of yellow dandelions blooming beside an aspen and pine forest.

What’s Growing Out There – Dandelion

The flower your HOA wants gone might belong on your plate. Learn to identify and harvest dandelions, cook tender greens and campfire fritters, and brew flowers, leaves, and roasted roots, with practical safety advice and a little time left for blowing wishes into the breeze.

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