Spring weather has finally come to the Pacific Northwest, which means more hiking and foraging opportunities. But if you’re walking along one of the many trails across Washington state and find a bush ...

Wild blackberries are common across Washington state, but before you head down the road to start foraging, there are a few things you should be wary of before snacking on wild berries. While ...

There’s nothing like wandering through a Washington state forest on a beautiful summer day in search of ripe, wild berries. Wild berry picking is the stuff of childhood memories for many ...

Yes, it is the age of camera phones but I somehow didn't think to take a photo... but I drew a picture from memory (and colored it in Photoshop, so I'm not a complete Luddite...). Anyway, these ...

Many of us wildflower fans have said this summer has been the best wildflower season ever seen. The early season rains followed by very sunny and extra-warm temperatures resulted in remarkably tall ...

Walking on a dirt trail close to Nevada City and Highway 49, Alicia Funk spots food among the common and often overlooked native shrubs, trees and low-lying plants. “Going outdoors and seeing what’s ...

"I just learned that yesterday." Woman urges people to eat from plants that can be found across US: 'Pick them' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Foraging on native berry bushes while hiking is an unforgettable experience, but you can grow berries native to North America in your own backyard. North America has diverse climates, many of them ...

Are wild cherries edible? Wild cherries are one of the most widespread wild shrubs throughout all of North America, according to botanists. The Prunus genus not only includes all wild and domestic ...