Gardeners often view weeds as enemies to be eradicated. However, many plants typically labeled as “weeds” actually offer ...

Some common backyard plants are not only safe to eat but also surprisingly flavorful. You might be growing ingredients ...

Nature hides small wonders in unexpected places - even in common dandelions. When softened by water, dandelion stems can be ...

Some weeds, such as violets, plantains, and goldenrod, help loosen soil, prevent erosion, and support beneficial insects.

Spring is here. Sap is flowing. Gardens are planned and seeds ordered. Can't wait for fresh vegetables from your garden or the Farmer's Market? There are wild plants ready to eat now. Dandelion ...

All three have flowers very similar to dandelions, so you might think they are just dandies with long, long stems. Like ...

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter. 3/4 cup sugar. 1 large egg. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. 1/2 cup finely chopped clover flowers. 11/4 cups flour. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda ...

Edible weeds like miner’s lettuce, chickweed, nettles, nasturtium, dandelion, chicory, lambsquarters and sweet fennel are widely known and used in restaurants that serve local foods with a ...

CHICAGO — Professional forager Dave Odd confidently declared he could start a Sunday tour at Wilson Skate Park by identifying five edible plants right underneath his feet. Taking a step forward ...

But the dandelion’s real prize, according to Odd, is the root. ... Instead, Odd taught participants what characteristics to look for when foraging for edible plants in the future.

Dandelion Perhaps the most versatile of unwanted plants, much of the dandelion plant is safe for consumption, including its leaves and flowers. Leaves are often used in salads, soups or as a ...