The Story of Wild lettuce (Lactuca.)
Wild Lettuce (Lactuca.) refers to a large genus of plants that belong to the daisy family. They include the incredibly
Read moreWild Lettuce (Lactuca.) refers to a large genus of plants that belong to the daisy family. They include the incredibly
Read moreThe wine cap mushroom (Stropharia rugosoannulata), can be a fairly common find on forest and woodland walks. You’ll find them
Read moreCommon cattail (Typha latifolia) is a species of plant you will likely be very familiar with. As its name suggests,
Read moreThe shaggy mane mushroom (Coprinus comatus) is a brilliant wild edible. Often known as the shaggy ink cap or lawyers
Read moreDo you have any childhood stories of a sibling, or perhaps even yourself, eating garden worms? How about slugs? It’s
Read moreFly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) is the epitome of a forest mushroom. Ask any individual to draw or describe a mushroom,
Read moreThe American chestnut tree (Castanea dentata) was once a common find within it’s range of habitat across the Northeastern states.
Read moreThe American Cranberrybush (Viburnum trilobum) is a deciduous shrub that produces small edible, ruby red berries in the fall. Whilst
Read moreAmerican Beech (Fagus grandifolia) is a grand species of beech, native only to North America and small pockets of South
Read moreSaffron is the extremely prized spice that is harvested from the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus). It has a long and
Read morePanax quinquefolius or Panacis quinquefolis, known to many as American Ginseng, is rocketing into the limelight as a hugely popular
Read moreAllium tricoccum, known by many as wild leek, is a species of onion native to many parts of North East
Read moreMugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), has a long and prominent history throughout many cultures as a herb of healing, spiritual protection and
Read moreForaging for wild and edible plants does not have to take you far from home. Whilst some plants will
Read moreMany of those who are new to foraging for wild plants and fruits are often surprised to learn that a
Read moreCommon Reed (Phragmites australis subsp. americanus), is a subspecies of tall, perennial wetland grass that is native to the US.
Read moreWild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa), is a fairly well known biennial garden vegetable and a member of the carrot and parsley
Read moreEastern prickly pear (Opuntia humifusa), is a species of cacti that is a common occurrence in sandy and dry soils
Read moreEvening Primrose (Oenothera biennis), is a common weed, or wildflower, found throughout the northeastern and midwestern states. Other curious names
Read moreWaterlily (Nymphaea spp.), a beautiful, staple feature in many garden ponds. But did you know the ornate water lily is
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