A Plant A Day

Among the recent (2021) new botanical discoveries, scientists described Philibertia woodii, a vivid yellow-flowered periwinkle from the Andean valleys of […]

New Year’s traditions aren’t just about fireworks and countdowns…they’re also quietly rooted in plants. 🎆From Lucky Bamboo in East Asia

Post Series: Medicinal Flowers When we think of medicinal plants, it’s often the roots, leaves, or bark that come to

The Balsam Fir  (Abies balsamea) is a native to Canada and the US, popular for its characteristic conical shape and

Looking for ways to make the holidays feel more meaningful and special? During the Holiday season a Yule log can

Holiday gifts don’t have to be plastic, disposable, or disconnected from story. ➡️ They can be living, aromatic, and rooted

Sadly, the American Chestnut (Castanea dentata) used to be one of the dominant trees of the Northeastern US ranging all

I love it when the science evolves to make something good even better. …And when I say better, I mean,

NAD+ keeps showing up in longevity conversations…and for good reason. ➡️It’s central to energy production, DNA repair, circadian rhythm, and

Most people can name coffee and tea as caffeine sources, but botanically speaking, truly caffeinated plants used for beverages are