Wildflowers: Monardas Native to the Mid-Atlantic
Karen Meyers Also called bergamot, bee balm, horsemint, and oswego tea, Monarda is a genus of annuals and herbaceous perennials belonging to the deadnettle family, Lamiaceae, that also includes mint, lavender and…
Wildflowers: Lady Ferns (Athyrium sp.)Native to the Southeast
Athyrium is a genus of 180 species of terrestrial ferns, so strictly speaking is not a wildflower because it produces no blooms. It is native to moist woodland and forest…
Book Review: Food is Love
Palak Patel’s book, Food is Love, presents vegetarian and vegan recipes in a novel and unexpected way. Drawing inspiration from her Indian heritage, the author emphasizes the connection between food…
Wildflowers: Monardas Native to the Southwest
Also called bergamot, bee balm, horsemint, and oswego tea, Monarda is a genus of annuals and herbaceous perennials belonging to the deadnettle family, Lamiaceae, that also includes mint, lavender and…
Wildflowers: Lady Ferns (Athyrium sp.) Native to the Midwest
Athyrium is a genus of 180 species of terrestrial ferns, so strictly speaking is not a wildflower because it produces no blooms. It is native to moist woodland and forest…
Book Review: Book of Natural Body Care
Mountain Rose Herbs’ Book of Natural Body Care present a natural, sustainable approach to self-care. Written for beginners, the book highlights the benefits of using natural ingredients over synthetic alternatives…
Wildflowers: Monardas Native to the Midwest
Also called bergamot, bee balm, horsemint, and oswego tea, Monarda is a genus of annuals and herbaceous perennials belonging to the deadnettle family, Lamiaceae, that also includes mint, lavender and…
Wild Flowers: Lady Ferns (Athyrium sp.) Native to the Southwest
Athyrium is a genus of 180 species of terrestrial ferns, so strictly speaking is not a wildflower because it produces no blooms. It is native to moist woodland and forest…
Book Review: The Vegetable Eater
In her book, The Vegetable Eater, Cara Mangini presents over 100 recipes for vegetable-centered meals. Written for both the novices who is learning about vegetarian cooking or the seasoned vegetarian…
Wildflowers: Monardas Native to the Southeast
Also called bergamot, bee balm, horsemint, and oswego tea, Monarda is a genus of annuals and herbaceous perennials belonging to the deadnettle family, Lamiaceae, that also includes mint, lavender and…