Mullein is a common plant used since ancient times to soothe a host of maladies, from skin problems to infections and even respiratory issues.
Passion vine (also known as passionflower, maypop and other names) is native to the eastern U.S. and offers foragers a wealth of benefits from all parts of the plant.
An edible living laboratory is an invaluable took for educating about edible ecosystems. Here are some basics about these cool garden environments.
It's a mast year for acorns, but why we don't eat these nuts? Zach Loeks set out on a longboard to find the sweetest oaks with hopes of planting more trees with better flavor.
A jewel of a wild plant, jewelweed, with its distinctive yellow and orange flowers, is both lovely and a welcome aid to anyone who encounters poison ivy.
Bike lanes, with interconnected networks of easily accessible greenspace, offer vast opportunities for edible ecosystems of fruits, berries, herbs and more.
Purple clover is great for soil and livestock, and we humans can forage and benefit from this healthy herb, too. Here's how to ID, forage and use purple clover.
Long used for its heart toning qualities and as a remedy for colds and other ailments, wild cherry is an easily foraged tree and traditional medicine powerhouse.
Harvest common chickweed for its cooling, drawing and nutritive benefits in salads, soups and teas. It's a beneficial and easy-to-find forage!
It's maple tree tapping season in many areas, so here are some basic guidelines and supplies to start making homemade syrup of your own.
