There are three ways to identify a wild plant: books, websites and apps. Identification depends upon looking closely at it. Does it have long thin leaves like grass? Or broader leaves like a shrub?

There are so many exciting iPhone tricks to discover once you start getting comfortable with Apple's handset. And most of them are built into the operating system, so you don't have to download an app ...

Before we all carried computers in our pockets, the best way to identify wild plants and animals was to consult a physical field guide. Now, nature enthusiasts have easy access to a plethora of phone ...

If you are looking for an easy way to identify the species of plants and flowers that doesn't involve reaching for a taxonomy book, then try your iPhone. You don't even need to purchase an app, ...

Chicken of the woods growing on an ash stump. My wife, Elaine, and I are enthusiastic pursuers of wild edibles throughout the year. These natural foods are healthy, tasty, and, well, free. What’s more ...

Identifying plants is a very useful skill for gardeners. It’s good to know what you’re planting without relying on the (sometimes flawed) knowledge of others. It’s a skill that can save you money in ...

Properly Identify Wild Plants Foraging for wild plants to cook with can be a thrilling adventure, but it all begins with one ...

Pruning plants in the fall doesn’t just keep your garden looking neat. It also wards off disease and pests while giving perennials a head start on healthy growth for the spring. Some plants, like ...

Come spring, avid gardeners dig into the new growing season ready with careful cultivation plans they dreamed up over long winters. But even city-dwelling non-planners can benefit from year-round ...

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