It’s critical to avoid accidental poisoning. If you have even the slightest doubt about a plant’s safety, don’t touch or taste it.

We're used to finding our produce in the grocery store, but Mother Nature has plenty of her own - you just have to know where and what to look for. Today's heavily urbanized world often robs us of the ...

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 identification. Here ...

Meals feature mushrooms, seaweed and wild herbs, giving diners a direct connection to the landscapes behind their meals. Beyond the trend, using wild plants and coastal greens also helps support ...

Humans first began foraging for food some 12,000 years ago, long before they developed agricultural tools that overshadowed the ancient act that helped sustain early humans.

It’s that time of year again, fall is here! Fall in Northern Michigan signifies the beginning of some of the year’s best fishing, hunting and foraging opportunities. As the summer heat fades and the ...

This species of allium is growing increasingly popular. It likes cool, shady areas with moist, fertile soil and can even pop up unexpectedly in the wild.

Foraging for wild mushrooms can be fun, particularly in the spring, summer and fall in Iowa, but it’s very important to know which mushrooms are safe to eat. In observance ...