The Original Soap
As its name implies, Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis) is used for making soap due to its presence of saponin-a type of […]
The World’s Prettiest Vegetable?
Celosia, aka, Lagos Spinach or Cockscomb (Celosia argentea), may actually be one of the prettiest vegetables in the world. Although
The Other Wine Industry
An important industry for Portugal and other European countries, The Cork Oak (Quercus suber, syn. Q. occidentalis) is native to
Love at First Sight
In the Victorian language of flowers, Gladiolus (aka. Sword Lily; Gladiolus spp.) carried the message of “love-at-first-sight”—an important message to
The Mick Jagger of Produce
Most people take for granted the presence of Kiwifruit (aka The Chinese Gooseberry; Actinidia spp.) on the market and their
Poor Man’s Weatherglass
You recognize this little weed—it is so well-travelled that it has naturalized throughout most of the world. The Scarlet Pimpernel
Preventing The White Sage Mafia
Have you looked into the sustainability of your White Sage? White Sage grown, harvested, bundled, dried and ready to be
Symbol of Lust or Purity?
The Calla Lily (aka. Arum Lily, Zantedeschia spp.) is a beauty long associated with purity and the Virgin Mary; and
Joy in Elysium!
The Greeks believed the scent of Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides) able to transport a person to the land of Elysium where
A Thorny Subject!
Though native to Madagascar, it is thought that this plant was introduced to the Middle East in ancient times and