In the northern region of the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by five mountain ranges and 350 days of sunshine, lies Tucson where native edible plants grow. The saguaro, barrel and nopal cacti are staples ...

The first plant I taught each of my three kids to identify was poison ivy. Making sure they knew how to avoid a plant that can cause such discomfort was important to me as a parent. Although they ...

Christmas carols are playing on the radio and in stores, which means we are coming to that season in which we look back and recap what we have done during the year. As far as this little column is ...

Singarayer Florentine has received funding from the ARC, the federal government and the Victorian government. Australian native plants are having a moment in the sun, with more of us seeking out and ...

This edible vining plant plays important roles in its native environment, but growing it in the U.S. can be disastrous for local ecosystems.

Fruits and vegetables need plenty of nutrients and water to thrive in a garden. California native plants prefer unamended soils and need little water once they’re established. Separation is the key to ...

You don't have to limit your edible plants to the vegetable garden. There is a vast cornucopia of plants that pair beauty with edible parts that make great additions to your outdoor landscaping. If ...

BOSTON (AP) — Amid renewed interest in foraging for edible wild plants, mushrooms and other foodstuffs, experts caution aspiring foragers to prioritize safety, plan carefully and learn proper ...

Native plants make sense. Using them in the landscape reflects how nature intended our garden to look. "They are the plants that have adapted to our growing conditions in the Willamette Valley," said ...

ANY TIME YOU’RE looking for a new plant to fill in a spot in the landscape, you should run through a series of criteria to make sure you’re putting the right plant in the right place. The most ...