Vanilla flavoring is widely used in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. The primary source, Vanilla planifolia, however, is ...

The vanilla species grown for its flavoring is finicky. Genes from its wild relatives could help make it hardier — but not if those cousins go extinct.

Roots shaped like tiny potatoes, pine nuts for snacking, and an assortment of teas made from fireweed, nettle and Russian ...

Got a problem with invasive ground cover weeds in your yard? Learn which plants are a problem and how to stop them in their ...

Wild violets can be a challenge to banish from your lawn. Here's how to get rid of this pretty yet pesky perennial.

Wild ginger does not belong to the same family as the ginger root we use in cooking, and it's not a valid substitute due to ...

Care requirements: Full sun to partial shade; tolerates various soils ...

Experts explain how to identify and get rid of 25 common lawn weeds before they take over, so you can enjoy a healthy yard and enhanced curb appeal.

How to kill the weeds that keep coming back Unfortunately, there are some weeds that are very difficult to kill. The two best examples are wild violets and wild buttercups. Wild buttercups are ...

Given the risk of incorrect identification, if you contact me to ask me if a wild plant or mushroom is “safe to eat," I will never say “yes." The risk is too high to answer with certainty. I ...

A farmer and self-proclaimed “plant nerd,” Jordan loves teaching newbies. Her walks and workshops in DC and eastern Maryland include how to identify and prepare common edible weeds, ferment herbal ...