The dandelion is a very common plant in North America, with long, jagged leaves and distinctive yellow flowers that close before developing into fluffy white seed heads. Many people can identify a ...

When you think of leafy greens, kale and spinach likely come to mind, but that's only scratching the surface. There are dozens of other good-for-you greens that can add a hearty touch to all sorts of ...

Now in January, the lengthening hours of sunlight call forth the earnest young seedlings of spring wildflowers like Sierra shooting stars (Dodecatheon jeffreyi) and ordinary weeds like dandelions ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Some mow them down in pursuit of a kept lawn, others make wishes with them after their blooms have transformed. But did you know the Taraxacum officinale, or commonly known ...

When you see dandelions or clover in your yard, instead of getting out the shovel or spade, maybe you should reach for the mixing bowl. Many plants we consider weeds are not only edible, they’re also ...

About 15-plus years ago I helped teach a class called Pathfinders, a group similar to the Boy Scouts, on the topic of wild edibles. You know there are a number of approaches to weeds. A person could ...

BOISE, Idaho — Many of us grow vegetables in our gardens, but even if you don’t, you just might have a whole produce section growing in your yard that you don’t even know about. That’s because many of ...

Across Michigan, there are several varieties of nuts, berries, and mushrooms that are safe for consumption. Many are often found in the state throughout the summer and early fall. Wild violets, while ...

If you’ve ever spent an afternoon pulling weeds, you know how relentless they can be. But what if some of those stubborn plants are actually doing your garden, and you, a favor? Some weeds can improve ...