You-pick farms have been seeing customers picking their own fruits and vegetables across the state this summer. From blueberries and strawberries to tomatoes and asparagus, many people have ...

The two western North Carolina-based herbalists led a walking tour of 15 nature lovers through the gardens and educated them on the benefits of many plants.

Discover 10 easy-to-find wild foods this autumn, from berries to nuts, and learn how to forage safely and responsibly while enjoying the season's bounty.

Maize's evolution, global importance, and newfound plant communication discovery offer insights into sustainable agriculture practices for the future.

It’s critical to avoid accidental poisoning. If you have even the slightest doubt about a plant’s safety, don’t touch or taste it.

Abstract: Medicinal plants are gaining popularity in the pharmaceutical field due to their cost-effectiveness and reduced side effects compared to current treatments. Given these facts, many scholars ...

Follow India’s foragers as they gather food growing wild in Ladakh, Delhi, Mumbai and Goa. Who knew the Earth was so generous?

Foraging for wild mushrooms can be fun, particularly in the spring, summer and fall in Iowa, but it’s very important to know which mushrooms are safe to eat. In observance ...

An international research team led by the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK) has discovered a gene mutation (PPD-H1) that causes barley to flower later in regions with ...