There are three ways to identify a wild plant: books, websites and apps. Identification depends upon looking closely at it. Does it have long thin leaves like grass? Or broader leaves like a shrub?

Chicken of the woods growing on an ash stump. My wife, Elaine, and I are enthusiastic pursuers of wild edibles throughout the year. These natural foods are healthy, tasty, and, well, free. What’s more ...

Technology now makes plant identification effortless, benefiting gardeners, travelers, and photographers. Apps like iNaturalist, PlantNet, LeafSnap, PlantSnap, and PictureThis offer quick ...

Every year when spring officially arrives, people spend more time in the great outdoors as the season gears up. Whether you’re looking for help identifying plants along your morning hike or designing ...

These lovely days of May have spurred me to spend significant time wandering the trails that wind through my woods and wetlands. It's been delightful to spot wee warblers on the wing and watch the ...

Whether sprouting up through a sidewalk crack in the city or growing along a shady mountain stream, wild foods (including mushrooms) abound in Colorado in the summer. Learning your local wild foods is ...

The iPhone's built-in plant identifier allows you to visually look up a wide range of mystery flora As plant lovers, we’re always stopping to smell the roses—literally. But it can be hard to identify ...

Your grandmother would beam with pride if she saw the latest food trend sweeping through kitchens across the country. Those age-old techniques of foraging wild mushrooms, fermenting vegetables, and ...