Cranberries are a group of evergreen dwarf shrubs or trailing vines in the subgenus Oxycoccus of the genus Vaccinium. Cranberries are low, creeping shrubs or vines up to 2 meters (7 ft) long …

Jun 18, 2025 · Wild cranberries are generally safe to eat, provided you can correctly identify them and harvest them from areas that are free from pollution. Accurate identification is crucial, as …

Nov 4, 2025 · Discover when to pick wild cranberries for the best flavor. This guide covers ideal timing, identification, safely distinguishing from lookalikes, and harvesting techniques in bogs …

Nov 19, 2014 · In this post, I am going to present an easy and simplified guide to locating, identifying, and harvesting wild edibles, using wild cranberries as an example. Many blogs and …

Wild cranberries grow on low trailing vines in wetlands known as bogs or marshes. They are small, round berries, usually with a deep red color. The plants have small evergreen leaves …

Oct 2, 2023 · Around the time of Indigenous Peoples Day is a great time each year locally to head to the nearest bog in search of wild cranberries. If you are not aware of the location of a bog, …

Nov 19, 2024 · If you’re eager to step into nature and harvest your own wild cranberries, you may be wondering, “Where can I pick wild cranberries?” This guide will provide you with everything …

Jan 14, 2024 · Discover the art of foraging and harvesting wild cranberries, including tips for identification, sustainable harvesting practices, and culinary uses. Learn about the unique …

Sep 20, 2025 · One of the most underrated and overlooked fruit available to foragers, highbush cranberry fruit is something I never seem to have enough of. An edible native fruit shrub that's …

Feb 12, 2025 · The best time to pick wild cranberries is in late summer to early fall when the stem starts to dry out, when they are mature and will continue to ripen off the tree. Picking wild …