Josh Novell, gardening expert and director of Polhill Garden Centre, warns that not only is the action illegal, but picking these spring flowers is harmful to the environment. He said ...

According to Patterson, the wildflowers provide food for bees, butterflies, mule deer, marmots and pika. Picking one ...

However, be careful where you pick from, or you could end up led away in handcuffs – as two young girls found out in 2011 while picking flowers on a walk with their parents. Flower picking is ...