A couple things actually.... wintergreen/teaberry/gaultheria procumbens, foraging lessons

Ok, first issue first. I am located in Central MA. Growing up, I remember "wintergreen berries" all over the place. I have been missing them for so very long.... I would like to bring them to my homestead. Not sure how to do it. Not sure where to find them fresh anymore. I used to just go outside and they were everywhere. Can someone help me with this issue?

Second verse similar to the first. It isn't just these berries I seek. I would like to enrich my homesteading by learning more about foraging from someone sane who knows what they are doing. Every year I gather wild violets and eat those also dandelions... I have some very nice wild growing lemon balm.... But I would like to know what else is here on my homestead where and when to find it how to use it how to recognize it. I have also been noticing some mushrooms lately and I have not touched them for reasons of not knowing if they are safe. I can pay someone for regular foarging lessons who actually has experience in this field and can show me how to be safe. I have also found nettles in my woods from which, I can make tea if I can figure out how to process it.

Any advice?

Image of the aurora for attention to this post and my questions.
Thank you all so much.

First, Welcome to Permies!

I found seeds for Wintergreen berries at Outside Pride.. Currently 500 seeds for $4.99. Sounds like a good deal! Huh. They may be getting some more money out of me. I've ordered cover crop seeds from them several times with no issues. I know that I have seen the plants in online nursery catalogs, but I don't remember what companies. Territorial seeds has listed plants here, no additional shipping. but they are currently out of stock.

I did a quick search for you on foragers in your state. I know absolutely nothing about them but there are several listed here.

My favorite forager is Samuel Thayer. He travels some to events, but I don't how far he goes. If you are looking for a field guide his is worth every penny.

I found a good tutorial for making teas at Rose Mountain Herbs. They are using dried plant matter in the instructions. I think you would use 1/4 of the quantity of fresh herbs. Just try it and see if it needs less or more herbs for your tastes. If it is too strong, just put it in a bigger mug and add a bit more water.

Happy experimentimg!