Photo by Sarah Hart Morgan
Wild rose and rosehips are much smaller than the cultivated variety but I LOVE foraging for wild roses along our creek. For me, it may be more of a mindful practice then anything else and it is one of my favorite summer activities. The petals dry quickly and easily for storage. I like to grind them up to be used in bath salts, infused in oils along with Chamomile in my face serum, and used in wrinkle cream. Rosehips can be found in the fall/winter months and are best harvested after the first frost. Just be sure to leave plenty for birds and other wildlife to eat during the colder months.