Q: I want to plant roses to grow rose hips. I've heard that they're a good source of vitamin C. Are there varieties that make better rose hips? Is there a good time of year to plant roses? A: A rose ...

Q: What is the ball-like structure that forms at the base of a spent rose bloom? Can I plant this? How do I root cuttings? - B.F., Houston A: The green balls are rose hips, the plant's seed pods. The ...

My first priority as a forager is to enjoy the fresh air. Second is a good meal. Third—and not a distant third, mind you—is the inherent health benefits of wild foods. Nature will take care of us if ...

The rose has long been regarded as the “queen of flowers,” revered for its fragrance and beauty. But less lauded are the orange and red hips, or seedpods, that form after the flowers fade. And that's ...

I have long suspected that hoarding may be the primal gatherer instinct confused by a modern world of plenty. Gathering is actually a careful process of selection based on knowledge passed down from ...

Rose hips are found under the petals and have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. You can eat the seeds, or add them to other foods, such as soups and teas. From their soft petals to ...

The parking lot of my local Shaw’s is swimming in rose hip bushes. All summer, I watched as their papery pink blossoms hardened into tiny fruits that ripened to deep, satisfying red. Each orb packs a ...

The rose has long been regarded as the “queen of flowers,” revered for its fragrance and beauty. But less lauded are the orange and red hips, or seedpods, that form after the flowers fade. And that’s ...

The rose has long been regarded as the “queen of flowers,” revered for its fragrance and beauty. But less lauded are the orange and red hips, or seedpods, that form after the flowers fade. And that’s ...