There's a theory that the tastiest things need the best defenses. If you've ever stepped on or brushed by a bull thistle, you've experienced their robust defense system. What on earth are they hiding behind

Never heard of borage plant? You're not alone. Here are some terrific reasons to consider welcoming this easy-to-grow plant with lovely edible star-shaped flowers into your garden! Read on to learn about excellent borage uses

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Borage is a beautiful annual flower that's popular with gardeners, mostly for its abundant display of showy blue flowers. It also happens to be both edible and medicinal, and it has a number of uses

Make the most use of anise hyssop with these edible and medicinal ideas sure to please the palate and ease both external and internal ailments.

American spikenard (Aralia racemosa) produces flavorful edible berries and roots used in traditional medicine. Here's what to know about identifying and foraging American spikenard. #foraging

Learn all about foraging for elderberries and elderflowers, including identifying, harvesting, look-alikes, and edible and medicinal uses!

Almost every book, blog post, or article about foraging for wild edibles will contain a warning: Do not eat a plant unless you are 100% sure of its identity. The majority of plants are safe to eat,…

Did you know that all parts of angelica are edible? Learn how to harvest and use leaves, stems, and roots – plus bonus recipe ideas – on Gardener's Path.

Spring is a great time for foraging! Learn what to forage in spring with this list of 20 edible and medicinal plants and fungi. Spring foraging is fun!

Mid-summer in the herb garden is full of glorious smells, but it's hard to beat the fragrance passing by the lemon balm patch. Lemon balm is at its fullest when temps are hottest in the

Learn how to identify, harvest, and prepare the most delicious, abundant, and nourishing plants around—edible wild weeds and invasives. These wild herbs pack a medicinal punch and make for tasty, sustainable nutrient-dense dishes.

Wondering what to do with all those lambsquarters? Check out this huge collection of inventive lambs quarter recipes and get cooking!

Ever wondered, can you eat pine cones? Here's what you need to know about foraging and using edible pine cones.

I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. More details here. The appearance of stinging nettles in my neighborhood is exciting, because it marks the beginning of the foraging season! Last year, spring came in so late that we were desperate enough to go collect nettles that had just barely […]

Botanical Name: Scutellaria baicalensis. Other Common Names: Huang qin, baikal, baical skullcap root, scute, scutellaria. Habitat: Chinese skullcap is native to eastern Asia. It thrives on sunny, grassy slopes in higher elevations. The plant grows well in sandy, rocky soils and needs full sun. It prefers dry soils and does well in cultivated planting beds. Plant Description: This perennial grows to a height of 0.3 meters and a width of 0.3 meters. It has narrow, single erect stems with many 2.5 centimeter bluish-purple flowers. The plant is anchored by a skinless, yellow root. Plant Parts Used: The root of Chinese

A large, upright plant from the figwort family, mullein (Verbascum Thapsus) is a biennial, meaning it grows two years in a row. The first year, the plant produces a leafy base; the second year, a single upright stalk emerges from the center of the base and produces a thick head of soft yellow blooms.

A friend of mine spends her summer weekend trying to wipe knotweed off the face of the earth. She comes back from trips exhausted, having used everything (including fire) to try to eradicate a patch

Botanical Name: Levisticum officinale. Other Common Names: Old English lovage, Italian and Cornish lovage, maggi plant, smellage, cajoler’s weed, levisticum, maggiqurzel, sauerkrautwurz. Habitat: Lovage is native to the Mediterranean region of southern Europe and Asia Minor, and can be found growing throughout central and southern Europe, parts of Britain, Eastern U.S., and southwestern Asia. It is cultivated in Europe to be distilled for essential oils. It does best in sunny to partly shaded locations, in a moist, well-drained soil rich in humus. Lovage prefers a pH range from 5.0 – 7.6. Description: Lovage is a perennial plant that may reach

Elderflower tincture is a gentle herbal remedy for colds, flu, and other minor illnesses. It's easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients! Elderflowers are a beautiful part of the natural landscape,

Angelica is an impressive herb with edible roots, leaves, and stalks that can grow to a towering eight feet tall. Read on to learn how to grow it yourself.

Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule) is one of the first Spring weeds to pop up after a long and cold Winter. A very similar look alike, is Purple Dead Nettle (Lamium purpureum). In this post we'll talk about the

Chickweed uses abound for both edible and medicinal projects that are sure to please the palate and soothe the body.