A gene controlling potato growth limits the plant’s fertilizer uptake. Tweaking related genes could lead to more sustainable potato varieties.

Grow edible edging plants for borders along your property lines for fresh ... Also consider your animal neighbors, tame or ...

It’s vitally important to be knowledgeable about what you’re gathering and when foraging, since it could mean the difference ...

Foraging for wild edible plants is a rewarding and enriching experience that connects us with nature's bounty. Whether you’re ...

If you find your yard full of bare spots, don't spread more grass seed just yet. Instead, consider planting this ...

Those plants you are walking past could be food; they could be the remedy to what ails you. Or they might be something you ...

Make sure you have enough space for your wild service tree to grow to a mature size Remember that bare-root trees are much cheaper than pot-grown trees Check plants carefully for signs of pests and ...

Native to the southeastern U.S., these intricate flowers bear juicy edible fruits ... Nicknamed “forsythia of the wild,” the gentle yellow blooms will bring welcome color to your garden in early ...

This story is part of our series, Wild Pennsylvania. Check out all of the other stories in the series here. Ed Wrenn, a physician who lives in Pittsburgh’s East End, wanted to put in a native plant ...

Most lupine varieties sold today are hybrids of the wild lupine plant. A fast-growing legume in the pea family, this North American native is a nitrogen fixer that improves the soil. Given the ...

This book caters to beginners and seasoned enthusiasts, offering information on identifying, gathering, and preparing edible plants and mushrooms found in the wild. At its core, “Foraging ...