When the lilacs are blooming here, the morels are popping up. Did you know that fungi are more closely related to animals than plants? Which begs the question- can vegans eat mushrooms? Find our more, plus some helpful lilac tips are thrown in too. Have ever been overwhelmed by picking plants at the garden store? Today we dive into some helpful things to think about when making plant decisions that help your garden thrive.

Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert.

The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota.

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