At an undisclosed location in the middle of Forest Park, we pause to look up into the tall trees and slowly inhale the pine-perfumed air. Then our guide passes around a stem of wild ginger for us to ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

When winter sets in, it’s easy to think the garden is off-limits until spring. But if you look a little closer, there are still plenty of treasures to find outdoors, even in the coldest months. It can ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

The garden might look like it’s taking a long nap under a blanket of frost, but nature’s pantry is still open for business. Winter foraging might sound like an activity reserved for the truly ...

Both spruce and pine needles can be made into a tea rich in vitamin C. No matter the season, foraging is like a treasure hunt. Sometimes you get the prize, and sometimes you don’t. Winter for me in ...

The parks and woods might be looking a little barren at this time of year but there are "rich pickings to be had for keen ...