What do cattails, sassafras and pokeweed have in common? You can eat them. But how do you know which part is edible and how do you prepare it? In “Edible Wild Plants of the Carolinas: A Forager’s ...

BOSTON (AP) — Amid renewed interest in foraging for edible wild plants, mushrooms and other foodstuffs, experts caution aspiring foragers to prioritize safety, plan carefully and learn proper ...

This spring, don’t forage for wild edible plants. Instead, welcome them into your garden. By Margaret Roach Jared Rosenbaum knows the primal thrill of foraging — a sense of interdependence with the ...

It is possible to grow edible native plants in your yard without angering your neighbors and violating the rules of your HOA, ...

Here in the Northeast United States, our snow is finally melting away, the maple sap is finishing up its spring run, and the sunlight is casting a beautiful glow well into the evening. All of this is ...

There are millions of plants on our planet, and inevitably, species from the same family end up looking alike. Wild plants aren't pre-labeled like produce found in a grocery store, and identifying ...

Chicken of the woods growing on an ash stump. My wife, Elaine, and I are enthusiastic pursuers of wild edibles throughout the year. These natural foods are healthy, tasty, and, well, free. What’s more ...

These lovely days of May have spurred me to spend significant time wandering the trails that wind through my woods and wetlands. It's been delightful to spot wee warblers on the wing and watch the ...

Many wild edible plants have poisonous doppelgangers. A variety of printed field guides advise foragers to familiarize themselves with the dangerous species in their area, including potential ...