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 ...

Amid renewed interest in foraging for edible wild plants, mushrooms and other foodstuffs, experts caution aspiring foragers to prioritise safety, plan carefully and learn proper identification. Here ...

Foraging edible plants is a rewarding way to connect with nature and enhance your culinary repertoire. Many wild plants offer ...

Chicken of the woods growing on an ash stump. My wife, Elaine, and I are enthusiastic pursuers of wild edibles throughout the year. These natural foods are healthy, tasty, and, well, free. What’s more ...

The first plant I taught each of my three kids to identify was poison ivy. Making sure they knew how to avoid a plant that can cause such discomfort was important to me as a parent. Although they ...

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 ...

Whether sprouting up through a sidewalk crack in the city or growing along a shady mountain stream, wild foods (including mushrooms) abound in Colorado in the summer. Learning your local wild foods is ...

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 ...

What to Know Before You Try Foraging for Edible Plants and Mushrooms in Backyards or Public Spaces BOSTON (AP) — Amid renewed interest in foraging for edible wild plants, mushrooms and other ...

Iris Weaver holds garlic mustard picked in a field during a class on foraging, May 8, 2025, in Wenham, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) BOSTON (AP) — Amid renewed interest in foraging for edible wild ...