Lauren Rueth trims the tops off of shepherd’s purse during a foraging basics class at Hidden Villa in Los Altos Hills. Photo by Magali Gauthier. On a Saturday morning in mid-March, a small group of ...

BOSTON (AP) — Amid renewed interest in foraging for edible wild plants, mushrooms and other foodstuffs, experts caution aspiring foragers to prioritize safety, plan carefully and learn proper ...

In recent years, there’s been a boom in the topic of foraging, thanks in part to the influential outdoorsy types who’ve made sourcing ingredients from the wild a viral phenomenon. Midwesterners with ...