Foraging for wild edible plants is a rewarding and enriching experience that connects us with nature's bounty. Whether you’re ...

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Fallen leaves make a fine mulch for garden beds and trees and shrubs, but they aren’t the only possibility. “Any kind of organic matter can make a good mulch,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge ...

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Allowing leaves to decompose rather than raking them up, replenishes the soil and provides a “comforting blanket” that offers habitat for critters and keeps the ecosystem in balance.

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For 30 years, developers and conservationists fought over the flowered sand banks of Castle Hill in Lake County. As ...

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When the big leaf maples turn bright yellow and the sun is fleeting, the “caviar of the forest ... love wild,” he explained. “I have a science background, so I love wild plants more ...

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