Edible weeds may sound too good to be true, but you know what they say: one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. And hey, what better way to tackle any pernicious, wild or uninvited garden growths ...

These edible plants can be used in soups, salads, teas, and more. 500px / Getty Images Often appearing uninvited in your front yard and flower beds, weeds and invasive plants can be a nuisance in the ...

Discover the untapped bounty in your backyard with our comprehensive guide on identifying and using edible weeds. Learn to recognize nutritious wild plants that can enhance your meals, contribute to ...

FoodPrint team member Kristen Link recently moved upstate, to a house with a 2,700 square-foot backyard, complete with fruit trees, raised garden beds and lots of weeds. An expert gardener, Link was ...

Ralph Waldo Emerson, the 19th century philosopher-poet was deeply attuned to Things Natural, writing that a weed is a “plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.” I so agree. When I was 10, my ...

You probably get your greens at the grocery store, or occasionally at the farmer’s market for local and seasonal produce. But would you go green hunting on the streets around town? “It can’t get any ...

We at The Quiz have found a new way to cajole our offspring into weeding the back yard: Tell them they are gathering leafy plants for the dinner salad. The home-improvement website Networx recently ...

Passersby may see them as weeds, but common urban plants including chickweed, cat’s ear, dandelion, sourgrass, and nasturtium are also healthy, nutritious foods. And for the past several years, ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. Take a walk in your neighborhood and think about ...

You probably get your greens at the grocery store, or occasionally at the farmer’s market for local and seasonal produce. But would you go green hunting on the streets around town? “It can’t get any ...