Berry bushes look attractive and can benefit wildlife, but some do more harm than good, invading natural areas and even poisoning birds.

In the world of toxicity, people are turning towards natural alternatives. Once such an organic supplement that has taken a soft place in the competitive demand is the Sea Buckthorn superfruit. This ...

Flour made from yellow passion fruit peel was found to improve insulin sensitivity in diabetics, according to a recent study. Antioxidants in Passion Fruit Peels can Help Preserve Fresh Fruits How to ...

Rather than tossing them, embracing edible skins can boost your health and reduce food waste. Below, we explore which skins are safe (and beneficial) to eat, how they help your body, and smart tips ...

Dear Master Gardener: I read about a plant called sea buckthorn that has edible fruit. I’ve never seen it in a local nursery. Is it a relative of the invasive buckthorn that we should be eradicating?

Abstract: Sea buckthorn is a shrub with both ecological and economic values. Mechanized harvesting of sea buckthorn significantly enhances harvesting efficiency; however, the cab of the sea buckthorn ...

There are millions of plants on our planet, and inevitably, species from the same family end up looking alike. Wild plants aren't pre-labeled like produce found in a grocery store, and identifying ...

Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens. While she writes about most things edible and potable (and accessories dedicated to those topics,) her real areas of expertise ...