By Erica Pearson
From Star Tribune
Being able to correctly identify edible trees—and reach the branches—is essential.
Minneapolis—Is your Christmas tree edible?
Technically, yes—if it’s fir, spruce or pine and you’re confident it wasn’t doused with pesticides. But you might want to start by sipping it instead.
“Just sticking needles in your mouth isn’t really the most pleasant sensory experience,” said Twin Cities forager Maria Wesserle, who’s leading several classes on edible evergreens this winter. “But a lot of evergreen species are edible and are often used to make a tea—or to infuse syrup or vinegar.”…