Usnea lichens, aka "old man's beard," are as beneficial as they are prolific. Here's how to identity, harvest and prepare this foraging find for medicinal use.
Jonah Curtis tells us how a childhood spent exploring the outdoors has led to a fulfilling homesteading life that includes foraging treasures like Pheasant Back mushrooms.
In this excerpt from his upcoming book, "Wild Plant Culture," author Jared Rosenbaum looks at weeds—what they are and best ways to approach these plants.
Monarda fistulosa, or beebalm, grows wild across most of the U.S. and offers a wealth of valuable uses—culinary, medical and beyond.
