On a near-freezing morning in early May, a dozen or so people gathered in the small gravel lot of a Fauquier County, Virginia ...

A ruderal species is a plant species that is first to colonize disturbed lands. The disturbance may be natural — for example, ...

Hundreds of Hoosiers spent four days documenting Indy's biodiversity. The results are in, highlighting Indiana's invasive ...

Okra is gaining attention for its potential health benefits, from aiding digestion to regulating blood sugar, while foraging programs are fostering deeper connections to nature and traditional foods.

Spring crops are now emerging strongly across the country, but so too are the weeds that threaten yield, grain quality and harvests. For tillage farmers growing spring barley and sugar beet, the ...

Here we are, almost at the end of May, and the trees, shrubs and flowers are all having a wonderful time as the warblers pass through and ...

Discover the hidden flavors of the city with Los Angeles urban foraging. Find inspiration for gleaning fruit, wild greens, and other edibles in cities and other urban environments. Los Angeles is one ...

To avoid or at least reduce the risk of exposure to wild parsnip sap that may cause a burning sensation, red rash, and blistering, wear full-coverage shoes, long pants, and long-sleeved shirts when ...

Life’s too short for small talk. Rachel gets right to the questions that matter most. Once a week, famous guests pull questions from a deck of cards and open up about the kind of stuff we all think ...