by Evan Levy | Sep 7, 2019 | Edible Plants, Plant Identification, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Most tasty mushrooms fruit in summer and fall. Morels, however, come out at the beginning of spring. Where, Oh Where, Are These Tasty Treats? Mushroom hunters can be very secretive people. Don’t be offended if they avoid telling you their favorite...
by Riley Fortier | Sep 6, 2019 | Edible Plants, Plant Identification, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Mushrooms are one of the most highly sought after wild foods. Some of the world’s tastiest gourmet mushrooms are only found in the wild, and we haven’t figured out how to cultivate them yet! People all over the globe spend hours and hours “hunting” for...
by Patrick O'Hare | Sep 2, 2019 | Biology, Uncategorized
When thinking of the savanna, lions, elephants, and zebras might first come to mind. These are the animals that end up on nature documentaries and become the stars of an African safari expedition. But what about the plants, shrubs, trees, and flowers that each of...
by Evan Levy | Aug 31, 2019 | Edible Plants, Gardening, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Humans have been using the plants from our local landscapes as remedies for millennia. Many people have found western medicine ineffective for their ailments and turned to naturopathy and homeopathy. While not the cure for everything, these approaches have their...
by Riley Fortier | Aug 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you’ve ever been to Iceland, you may have been shocked at the otherworldly landscapes that help make it famous. Its volcanoes and stark landscapes make it seem like a place that shouldn’t be rich in plant life. After all, it’s in the name – a land of ice! The...
by Siri Undlin | Aug 28, 2019 | Edible Plants, Plant Identification, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
For most people living in an urban environment, fresh produce and edible plants are something you buy at stores. We operate under the assumption that farmers sell their crops to suppliers, who then transport it to cities, and then, somewhat miraculously, these...
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