High prices in natural vanilla flavoring have driven a search for alternatives. Can beaver butts provide the answer?
It’s speculated Jack’s magic beanstalk was a member of the Fabaceae family. Turns out, this pea family is still mystifying us. Learn what the author discovered about her own mysterious beans of the dancing plant…
Next time you’re stressed or anxious, try turning to a medicinal herb called Melissa officinalis, commonly known as lemon balm.
The Wild Mountain Huckleberry of Western North America Is A Treasured Wild Food & One Of Nature’s Best Kept Secrets
The purple pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea) is a carnivorous plant commonly found in bogs or wetlands. It uses its appearance and chemistry to attract prey, then uses pitcher fluid to trap them. Can something that uses such deception have any redeeming qualities?
Turmeric, the rhizome of the Curcuma longa plant, has been an integral component of many cultures for thousands of years. A vibrant dye, revered ceremonial symbol, and a powerful healing herb, turmeric has a colorful history and a bright future…. Continue Reading →
For all my fellow female warriors, population producers, goddesses, and gender-non-conforming individuals with a menstrual cycle, it’s tough out here. With the pink tax still at large and the current political state the way it is, it’s time to start… Continue Reading →
For thousands of years’ wheat has been the fuel for the rise of civilization, but does it also carry the power for the collapse of it?
Have you ever come across a tree that captivates your attention? A tree that is both mystical and glorious? Ever visited the Redwood Forest that borders northern coastal California? Did you happen to drive through the giant sequoia trees? (If… Continue Reading →