Native Stone Breaker!
Native Stone Breaker! Pipsissewa (aka. Prince’s Pine; Chimaphila umbellata) is a native of cool temperate woodlands in the Northern Hemisphere […]
Fungi Fact: Can Break Down Plastic!
Certain species of mushrooms have the ability to digest and break down plastic, offering hope for addressing environmental pollution. Synthetic
The Pumpkin: Gratitude for Nature’s Gifts
Thought to originate from North America, Cucurbita pepo are the common orange round Pumpkins we normally have at Thanksgiving and
Beauty Break: Temporal Elegance
The temporal beauty of flowers and plants captivates us, mirroring the transient nature of life. A flower’s short-lived blooms, precise
Plant Fact: The Soap Berry!
The Soapberry (Sapindus saponaria) fruits contain saponins that create a natural soap when mixed with water, used historically for washing.
The Original Marshmallow
This true Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) is not a spongy white treat for hot chocolate, but rather, a perennial herb that
Traditional Malay Medicine
Post Series: Global Traditional Medicine Systems In order to spread awareness about the rich living herbal traditions from around the
Food Biodiversity Loss Has Worsened Human Health-
Traditional diets, which are rich in diverse, locally available foods, have been replaced by diets dominated by a few staple
Pucker Up for Good Health!
Aronia Berry (aka. Black Chokeberry; Aronia melanocarpa) is a native of North America, with other similar related species found in
Fungi Fact: The Wood Wide Web!
Mycelium, the root-like structure of fungi, forms an underground network that connects plants in a “Wood Wide Web,” allowing trees