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
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
Read moreYellow pond lily (Nuphar spp.), is the name given to a number of species within the Nymphaeaceae family. With the
Read moreAmerican Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), are the bright eye catching lotus flowers that have likely caught your eye across lakes, ponds
Read moreWatercress (Nasturtium officinale), is a peppery flavored, perennial member of the mustard family, Brassicaceae. A leafy plant that favors very
Read moreMulberry (Morus spp.), is a commonly occurring tree found across the states. It features in a number of nursery rhymes
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