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Spring is not only treat for nature lovers but also a prime time for foragers and chefs who source their wild edible plants from the places they call home. As warmer temperatures make their way across ...

As walkers up and down the UK put on their waterproof jackets and walking boots, I’ve got some advice on making the most out of your spring walks. Foraging for wild foods is a great way to add some ...

We learned about curly dock and wild rose petals among other spring ephemerals. We tasted grape tendrils (sour) and learned how to pickle young grape leaves. Umansky explained that blackberries and ...

Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) has been hanging out all winter, even when its leaves were buried under snow. The plants will start putting out lush and perky new growth now that the days are ...

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