BOSTON (AP) — Amid renewed interest in foraging for edible wild plants, mushrooms and other foodstuffs, experts caution aspiring foragers to prioritize safety, plan carefully and learn proper ...

Lauren Rueth trims the tops off of shepherd’s purse during a foraging basics class at Hidden Villa in Los Altos Hills. Photo by Magali Gauthier. On a Saturday morning in mid-March, a small group of ...

SMITHFIELD — Watching Russ Cohen hustle along a field edge is almost like watching a guy race down a grocery aisle minutes before closing time. Except that Cohen’s food shopping actually has no time ...

Professional forager Dave Odd confidently declared he could start a Sunday tour at Wilson Skate Park by identifying five edible plants right underneath his feet. Taking a step forward, he pointed to a ...

The Woodlands is home to a growing number of critically acclaimed restaurants. But what’s growing on the side of its roadways can often be just as delicious. Spring resident Mark Vorderbruggen as been ...

Many wild edible plants have poisonous doppelgangers. A variety of printed field guides advise foragers to familiarize themselves with the dangerous species in their area, including potential ...