Articles by Harry

Have you ever crouched in a patch of green and felt that little thrill — the pleasure of finding something wild and edible? Foraging is a joyful, humble way to eat closer to the land. But it’s also an intimate act: when we pull a […]

You don’t need a lab to identify plants in the city, but bringing the right handful of tools makes you feel like a careful detective instead of a lucky guesser. Urban plant ID is part observation, part pattern recognition, and part record-keeping. The tools you […]

Have you ever looked out at the little green patch you own — whether it’s a sprawling backyard or a single sunlit balcony — and wondered what it could offer besides a place to sip coffee? Foraging at home is a gentle, practical way to […]

Foraging in the city is a little like reading a mystery novel in the park: the answers are hiding in plain sight, and the stakes can be high. You spot a tasty-looking green, a promising mushroom, or a string of shiny berries and your stomach […]

Ever walked through a city lot and noticed thick tangles of ivy, a mountain of kudzu, or clusters of blackberries taking over a vacant block and wondered, “What if we just ate our way out of the problem?” It’s a tempting image: communities foraging invasive […]

Have you ever picked a handful of wild greens in the city, heart pounding with that secret thrill, and wondered whether a good wash would make them truly safe to eat? You’re not alone. Urban foraging is a joyful act of curiosity, but it comes […]

Have you ever walked past a patch of green in the city and wondered whether any of it was food? Urban foraging is like discovering a secret garden that’s been hiding in plain sight. For beginners, the city is actually a forgiving classroom: lots of […]

Today’s apps turn your pocket into a map, a plant identifier, and a community garden all at once. If you want to find edible plants in your city, apps can speed up learning, shrink the search time, and connect you with people who already know […]