Not Just for Show
You know these giant lily-like flowers for their amazing ability to flower indoor in winter straight from a bulb. We […]
Hot off the Press: The Upstream Functional Benefits of Turmeric
🌟 Our second monthly newsletter on Indian botanical deep-dive topics has just been published! The topic for this month, is
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