Pineapple Weed
Summer on PEI is short and it’s important to take time to stop and smell the flowers. This month I’ll be profiling some Island plants...
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katemacquarrie22
Jun 282 min read
Chanterelles
The fantastic rain PEI has had over the past week has encouraged our wild fungi to start fruiting, and Chanterelles (Cantharellus spp.)...
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katemacquarrie22
Jun 232 min read
Oyster Mushrooms
I’m always on the lookout for new-to-me PEI fungi and so was pleased to spot a choice edible species during one of my recent plant...
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katemacquarrie22
Jun 162 min read
Bunchberry
This month, I’m highlighting some of PEI’s native wildflowers: showy, subtle, strange and – today’s example – sneaky! This is Bunchberry...
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katemacquarrie22
Jun 122 min read
Chokecherries
PEI’s flowering trees and shrubs are putting on a spectacular display this year. Right now, members of the Rose Family – Apples,...
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katemacquarrie22
May 293 min read
Spruce Berries
I’ve been enjoying the first berries of the season here on PEI. No not Wild Strawberries, though a quick glance at a handful might fool...
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katemacquarrie22
May 263 min read
Wild Carrot
Spring is the perfect time for foraging PEI’s wild root vegetables. I’ve written before about Evening Primrose...
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katemacquarrie22
May 223 min read
Cat-tail Pickles
Springtime on PEI provides an amazing selection of edible wild plants. From tasty greens like Dandelions, Fiddleheads, and Spruce Tips to...
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katemacquarrie22
May 192 min read
Honeysuckle
Most of PEI’s deciduous trees and shrubs are still in the process of leafing out, but one is well ahead of the game. American Fly...
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katemacquarrie22
May 153 min read
Violets
This week, we’re looking at some of PEI’s spring wildflowers, and Violets are on today’s menu – literally! You can find these edible...
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katemacquarrie22
May 82 min read
Fiddleheads
It’s fiddlehead season on PEI! If you have a favourite spot, now’s the time to check it out. If you’d like some tips on finding,...
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katemacquarrie22
May 52 min read
Mullein
If you’ve walked PEI’s roadsides, coastline, or the Confederation Trail lately, you may have spotted rosettes of fuzzy grey-green leaves...
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katemacquarrie22
Apr 143 min read
Garlic Mustard
In early spring, flashes of green in the PEI landscape can be welcome reminders that longer days and warmer weather are returning....
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katemacquarrie22
Apr 73 min read
White Pine Soda
There’s not much in the way of fresh greens in PEI’s landscape yet, but there are a few wild plants that can be eaten year-round. One of...
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katemacquarrie22
Mar 313 min read
Alder Pepper
It’s that time of year when winter wildlife tracking is over, but most spring plants and fungi are still a few weeks away. I’m looking...
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katemacquarrie22
Mar 293 min read
My least favourite questions. . .
Is it edible? Is it good for anything? As PEI transitions out of winter and into spring, these are two of the most common questions I’ll...
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katemacquarrie22
Mar 33 min read
Ruffed Grouse Tracks
Most of PEI’s winter wildlife tracks come from mammals, but there are lots to be found from birds, too! Ruffed Grouse is a great species...
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katemacquarrie22
Nov 26, 20232 min read
Cat's-tongue
As a professional botanist, I don’t know my mushrooms well, but I am working to learn more. This fall, I’m sharing some easily...
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katemacquarrie22
Nov 12, 20232 min read
Black Trumpets
As a professional botanist, I don’t know my mushrooms well, but I am working to learn more. This fall, I’m sharing some easily...
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katemacquarrie22
Nov 5, 20233 min read
Honey Mushrooms
As a professional botanist, I don’t know my mushrooms well, but I am working to learn more. This fall, I’m sharing some easily...
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