How to Identify Horseweed

How to Identify Horseweed

Horseweed (Conyza canadensis) is not a common wild edible plant for many, but this sure is a great plant to know if you want to add a mild spicy flavo...

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Edible Canada Thistle (aka Creeping Thistle)

Edible Canada Thistle (aka Creeping Thistle)

We rarely think about thistles as being a source of food but when CAREFULLY harvested, these can be consumed. Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) contain...

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Chickweed is Food and Your Health Ally

Chickweed is Food and Your Health Ally

Chickweed (Stellaria media) is an incredible wild plant that tastes amazing and is often used in herbalism. There is no shortage of nutrients in chick...

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Edible Garden Weeds

Edible Garden Weeds

There are numerous edible weeds that love to show up in gardens. When weeding your garden consider eating these highly nutritious and healthy plants (...

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Edible Wild Plants Curbside

Edible Wild Plants Curbside

On a recent road trip I stopped at a highway rest area and in the span of 15 to 20 feet there were so many edible wild plants. Due to the location thi...

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Plant Identification Hike at Misery Bay

Plant Identification Hike at Misery Bay

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...

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Identify These Spring Edible Wild Plants

Identify These Spring Edible Wild Plants

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...

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Backyard Foraging

Backyard Foraging

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...

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Wild Food Recipes - Yucca Flower Omelet Recipe

Wild Food Recipes - Yucca Flower Omelet Recipe

Chef Jason Hill shows how to make a yucca flower omelet recipe in this episode of "Chef Tips." One of the desert's most delicious wild foods, yucca fl...

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