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Vanessa Garrett

Vanessa Garrett is a staff writer at Biology Insights reporting on wild foods and foraging. Living in South Bend, Indiana, she spent earlier years as a feature writer, arts reviewer, and restaurant critic for a city newspaper before turning to edible plants. Garrett received a BA in culinary arts and leads local weekend foraging walks.

What Season Is Broccoli at Its Peak?
What Season Is Eggplant at Its Peak?
The Main Health Benefits of the Pipicha Herb
What Are the Health Benefits of Wineberries?
What to Know Before Eating Ebony Fruit
Are Turnip Leaves Edible? How to Prepare and Enjoy Them
Can You Eat Sand Cherries? Safety, Uses, and More
Can You Eat Thyme Leaves? Benefits, Uses, and Safety
Are Lemon Flowers Edible? How to Safely Eat Them
Are Okra Seeds Edible? Benefits and How to Eat Them
Cactus Nutrition: Health Benefits and Edible Varieties