Edible Mountain

Stinging Nettle is growing in popularity with many uses and recipes.

Everyone knows not to touch poison ivy, but there are several other plants in Appalachia that one should also avoid around these parts. Warning: Some of these plants can be deadly. Here are four plants that you may or may not want to touch in Appalachia.

You may have heard of the Paw Paw, but how much do you really know about this mysterious Appalachian fruit? Learn about the Paw Paw from WVU Core Arboretum Director Zack Fowler!

On this West Virginia Morning, we hear about an ongoing project at West Virginia Public Broadcasting called Edible Mountain, which is highlighting the…

The natural world can be a source of food and medicine along with a place to escape and unwind. There are people who know plants like they’re old friends,…

Staghorn Sumac has been used used to treat colds since ancient times. Learn how to make Sumac Lemonade with nature photographer Buddy Dempsey!Used as a…

Time for that classic summer treat, ice cream flavored with ...mushrooms? Trust us, it’s delicious. Learn how to make Chanterelle Ice Cream with mushroom…

Cordyceps, often called the zombie mushroom, is an elusive target for any mushroom hunter. Learn how to find this strange and valuable fungus with…

Don’t weed those dandelions out of your yard, make them into a tasty treat instead!Melissa Rebholz from Public Market in Wheeling shows us how to make…

One person's weeds are another one's lunch. Your own yard may have a bounty of wild plants that are both edible and tasty. Learn how to make a yard salad…