Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is an excellent source of free food and a great source of nutrients. In many areas this is a destructive, invasi...
Late fall oysters (Olive oysterling) are often referred to as being the harbinger of the end of the mushroom season in late fall or winter. Also known...
Fomes fomentarius (tinder conks) tend to be recognized for their ability to start fires. There is so much more to this incredible fungus, though, such...
Giant Puffball mushrooms (Calvatia gigantea) are relatively easy to spot. They are the only wild fungi that looks like a big white volleyball, and are...
Turkey tails (Trametes versicolor) are one of the most common fungi in Canada, the US and in many countries worldwide. It is found virtually anywhere ...
Hericiums are easy to identify and they are edible. Always eat a very small amount in the beginning to find out whether your digestive system objects ...
In mid-August I spent some time exploring Misery Bay Provincial Park as a citizen botanist - and loved it. Misery Bay is located on the world's larges...
Knowing what edible wild plants look like in all seasons is important when foraging, whether it be spring, summer, fall or even the winter. Identifyi...
Check out these tips on how to identify edible wild plants in the spring. Hint: get to know what the plants look like in the winter time! For example,...
Backyard foraging puts a whole new spin on making a garden salad! If your favourite edible weeds are not in your yard then be sure to collect the seed...
