Here in southeastern Ontario, plants are beginning to emerge after a long and cold winter. It's wonderful to see the landscape transform with spring growth. In this post, I discuss some common spring plants and their uses.

Red clover is often dismissed as a “weed” but this small plant has been used traditionally for years for its edible and medicinal qualities. It is a great plant to introduce to beginner foragers as it grows abundantly throughout the world and many people can readily identify it.

Foraging is gaining popularity again as more people learn about the nutritional wild foods that grow in their backyards, parks, and communities. Here are 10 foods you can forage this spring! These wild edibles are great for beginner foragers because they are easy to identify and grow abundantly throughout many parts of North America.