From food source to fire starter—and a whole lot in between—cattails are among nature's most versatile plants. Here's how to find and use them.

Dandelions are the king of weeds—edible from root to flower, and possessing powerful medicinal properties. Here's how to use them.

This post was originally published on March 26, 2015. Written by Kate Grimes   Confession: I haven’t mowed the front lawn in a while,

More than just weeds, henbit and purple deadnettle also have culinary and medicinal uses.

From healing livers to moving lymph, the medicinal power of cleavers makes it a weedy wonder. (It also makes a tasty, refreshing juice!)