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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 ...

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 ...

I have always been fascinated by the topic of wild edible and medicinal plants. There is something truly freeing about the ability to collect food and medicine from the wild, without money and without ...

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 ...