There are three ways to identify a wild plant: books, websites and apps. Identification depends upon looking closely at it. Does it have long thin leaves like grass? Or broader leaves like a shrub?

A: I’ve tested several plant identification apps and have found them surprisingly, but not completely, accurate. You simply ...

Q: How reliable are plant identification apps? I’ve tested several plant identification apps and have found them surprisingly, but not completely, accurate. You simply snap a photo of the plant in ...

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 ...

Foraging for wild edible plants became popular last spring as more and more folks were concerned with food security during the coronavirus pandemic. Identifying and utilizing wild edible plants is an ...

When heading into the field to bag a buck or snag some salmon, don't forget there's further bounty to be harvested. Forests, grasslands, wetlands, rivers and lakes are brimming with edible wild plants ...

People have used plants as medicine for a long time. Today, they may come in the form of supplements to improve health or to treat health problems. Wild lettuce is one of these plants. Wild lettuce is ...

Now, the book, Wild Foods of P.E.I. , is set to be released in spring through Acorn Press, with an initial print run of 1,000 copies. The guide offers more than just identification tips — it explores ...

Wild-harvested plants seldom come from large, corporate operations. The first point in the supply chain tends to be local harvesters. Around 3,000 medicinal and aromatic plant species are traded ...