The Jiggle Jiggle Berry
Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) are the number one utilized herbal medicine for UTIs, a mainstay in American Thanksgiving tradition, excellent antioxidants, […]
The Original Cosmeceutical?
Henna (Lawsonia inermis) is a tropical perennial shrub or small tree native to Africa, Asia and Australia with small leaves
Sweet Obsession.
Boronia (Boronia spp.) is a genus of flowering plants in the citrus family that is well known for their distinctive
The Climate Change Flower
According to D’harawal Elder, Aunty Fran, there was once a time when the sun was blotted out for a very
The Original Margarita?
Damiana (Turnera diffusa) is an herb long used in flavoring liqueurs, as a tea substitute and a medicinal plant. In
The Most Poisonous – Yet Useful – Plant in the World?
The Castor Bean (Ricinus communis) is not really botanically a bean, but a seed, and is a source of castor
Like Chocolate, but Different.
Carob (aka. Locust Bean; Ceratonia siliqua) is a flowering evergreen tree in the pea family that has uses for agriculture,
Say NO to Plastic Plants!!!
Those who know me know I despise fake plants. You know the kind—you walk into somoene’s home or a restaurant
Flowers of the Dead
“Flowers of the dead” to remind us of the fragility of life. The Mexican Marigold (Tagetes erecta) is an important
The ‘Miracle Leaf’ Medicinal Houseplants
You know this houseplant! Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe spp.) is a genus of about 179 species, commonly also called the ‘Miracle Leaf’