The edible tips of ostrich ferns are a forager's delight. Find out where to look for fiddlehead ferns and how to prepare them. When you hear the word "fern," many things might come to mind. An elderly ...

DULUTH -- One of the first and tastiest harbingers of spring makes its appearance at this time of year. As bloodroot blossoms, ferns begin to wake from their winter nap. The plentiful ostrich fern ...

The many trees showing new leaves is not a scene usually viewed as we begin May. What we are seeing is more likely in mid-month or even later. The greening of the woods is a phenomenon of every May, ...

Fiddlehead ferns were once only eaten by foragers willing to tromp through the forest in search of this delicacy. Now, they're popping up on menus and recipe websites all over. One of spring's wild ...

Catch these whimisical vegetables while they are in season—but be aware they aren't around for long. As the first signs of spring emerge, you might see one of nature’s most interesting and seasonal ...

Mid-May in the Northland is a remarkable time. Spring’s pace is so fast that it is hard to follow all that is happening. Within our yards, we see flowers blooming, green grass growing, garden ready ...

People venturing out onto Anchorage trails may have noticed tightly wound green coils emerging out of last year’s dead leaves. Some people are collecting them, and others are posting their findings on ...