PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — Standing barefoot in a grassy patch of dandelions, Iris Phoebe Weaver excitedly begins listing the many ways the modest plant can be used medicinally and in cooking. “I just ...

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 ...

Elena Valeriote is a writer of stories about food, farming, culture, and travel that explore the connection between people and place. Her work has appeared in publications including Gastro Obscura, ...

Wild edibles are particularly appealing, because they’re free for the gathering. To help you tap into that appeal, here are seven widely distributed wild edibles that are as delicious as they are ...

Mulberries are one of the first wild fruits to ripen in late spring and early summer. Frequently cursed by property owners who detest how these fruits of the Morus genus stain their pavement, ...

In today’s world, where the connection to nature often feels distant, foraging offers a thrilling gateway back to our natural environment. Foraging Secrets is not just a product; it is a comprehensive ...

As winter eases into spring and the ground warms, plants are unfurling — offering food to the foragers and wild harvesters who know how to find them. Purple deadnettle, cleavers, chickweed, dandelions ...

I love the sound of my feet crunching barnacles against my soft-soled boots, providing harmony to the melodic whoosh of the tidewater going in and out. I’m on Vashon Island in the Puget Sound, ...