Vanilla flavoring is widely used in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. The primary source, Vanilla planifolia, however, is ...

The Asian transplants, brought to North America in the late 1800s, have become so widespread that many mistake them for ...

These aren’t your average houseplants they’re living traps that lure, catch, and digest animals to survive. In this countdown ...

“Foraging on your neighbors’ land may seem harmless to you, but to the landowner, it may be seen as stealing and trespassing,” says Gardner. “Getting approval before you gather is imperative. When ...

Willows are a popular landscaping tree that adds beauty and elegance to your garden. They are also one of the best trees for ...

To spread knowledge about native plants, Woodke assembles planters with selections of species, mixing native edibles and ...

Heather Walsh started a business called Rooted Connections to share her knowledge and passion for wild food and medicine.

Often growing in rocky ground with acidic soil in the wild, this species doesn’t go summer-dormant the way the popular ...

Gardening in Northeast Ohio’s raised beds can feel like a battle against the elements, but with patience, mulch, and a little ...

Steamboat Springs is known for champagne powder, mineral springs and the occasional moose on the loose. But did you know ...

Worldwide, the plant grows in only two Alabama counties, in fewer than 10 known populations, according to Al Schotz, a botanist at Auburn University and the state’s natural heritage program. Only one ...

Invasive shrubs, such as buckthorn and Japanese barberry, can also contribute to human health impacts. Invasive shrubs create ...