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

This story is part of Grist’s Coming to our Senses series, a weeklong exploration of how climate change is reshaping the way we see, hear, smell, touch, and taste the world around us. The first time I ...

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 ...

Otis Library will host a program on edible wild plants and fungi at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 15. The event, titled “Edible Wild Plants ...

SMITHFIELD — Watching Russ Cohen hustle along a field edge is almost like watching a guy race down a grocery aisle minutes before closing time. Except that Cohen’s food shopping actually has no time ...

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 ...

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 ...