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 ...

Foraging edible plants is a rewarding way to connect with nature and enhance your culinary repertoire. Many wild plants offer unique flavors, nutrients, and textures that can't be found in your ...

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 ...

Our ancestors knew how to find edible, nutritious plants in the wild — a survival skill that's been all but forgotten, says Charles Allen. The botanist, author and plant taxonomist presents a workshop ...

Q:I read your article on "devil bulbs" with amazement, astonished that this plant could have such a terrible reputation. This "wild onion," as I've always called it, is the harbinger of spring, ...

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 ...

SMITHFIELD — Watching Russ Cohen hustle along a field edge is almost like watching a guy race down a grocery aisle minutes before closing time. Except that Cohen’s food shopping actually has no time ...

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 ...

More homeowners are planting edible flowers because they offer a unique combination of beauty, flavor, and environmental ...

David Craft is surprised by parsnips. He stops, squinting down at a spiky-leafed plant growing at the edge of the Esplanade, then plunges in for a closer inspection. Sure enough—Pastinaca sativa, wild ...