The Native Grape Vines of North America
Long before the masses of European grape varieties like Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet (Vitis vinifera) set root in American
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The Wild History of Grapes in North America
The link between humans and wild grapes in North America is richly interesting. As a plant, their characteristics differ to
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Are Wild Grapes Edible? Exploring The Fruit of Wild Grape Vines
Grapes are incredibly well known as a cultivated fruit. Grown in vineyards and harvested to make delicious wines and juices;
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Native Apple Trees of North America
Standing proud at the edge of woodlands, disguised in the hedgerows of old farmed fields or perched along a hiking
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The Wild Origin of the Humble Apple
The history of our humble orchard apple (Malus domestica) is a wild and wonderful one. Like the majority of our
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Are Crabapples Edible? Exploring The Fruit of the Crabapple Tree
Crabapples or crab apples (Malus), are often considered a foragers favorite. A common misconception, and old wives tale, is that
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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
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Large and Edible Wine Cap Mushrooms (Stropharia rugosoannulata)
The wine cap mushroom (Stropharia rugosoannulata), can be a fairly common find on forest and woodland walks. You’ll find them
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Common Cattail | Highly Familiar and Amazingly Versatile
Common cattail (Typha latifolia) is a species of plant you will likely be very familiar with. As its name suggests,
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Foraging The shaggy Mane Mushroom (Coprinus comatus)
The shaggy mane mushroom (Coprinus comatus) is a brilliant wild edible. Often known as the shaggy ink cap or lawyers
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The Wonder of Slugs: Nuisance or Delicacy?
Do you have any childhood stories of a sibling, or perhaps even yourself, eating garden worms? How about slugs? It’s
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Native Fly Agaric Mushrooms vs Non-Native
Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) is the epitome of a forest mushroom. Ask any individual to draw or describe a mushroom,
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The Story of the American Chestnut
The American chestnut tree (Castanea dentata) was once a common find within it’s range of habitat across the Northeastern states.
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The Story of the American Cranberrybush
The American Cranberrybush (Viburnum trilobum) is a deciduous shrub that produces small edible, ruby red berries in the fall. Whilst
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American Beech, Majestic Canopies and a Woodland Snack
American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) is a grand species of beech, native only to North America and small pockets of South
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Saffron, a Highly Prized Spice of Luxury and Healing
Saffron is the extremely prized spice that is harvested from the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus). It has a long and
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Wild Appalachian Ginseng, Coveted and in Need of Protection
Panax quinquefolius or Panacis quinquefolis, known to many as American Ginseng, is rocketing into the limelight as a hugely popular
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Wild Leek, Wildly Popular with Sustainable Foraging a Must
Allium tricoccum, known by many as wild leek, is a species of onion native to many parts of North East
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Mugwort, an Age-Old Herb that Uncovers Our Herbal History
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), has a long and prominent history throughout many cultures as a herb of healing, spiritual protection and
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5 Yard Weeds You Can Forage From Home
Foraging for wild and edible plants does not have to take you far from home. Whilst some plants will
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