Willie & Annie Nelson’s Cannabis Cookbook combines the reflections and anecdotes of the legendary country musician, Willie Nelson, with the cannibis-infused recipes of his wife, Annie. Just as the music…
Often known as gayfeathers or blazing stars, these herbaceous perennials are a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, zinnia, and lettuce. They are native to North…
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…
Clematis vitalbo symbolizes many attribute of the Virgin Mary and the link rests on folklore that probably sprung from the appearance and nature of the plant. The white flowers symbolize…
In her book, Nosh, Micah Siva, present over 80 plant forward recipes that combine traditional Jewish cuisine with a modern, healthy approach to cooking. She draws from many sources and…
Often known as gayfeathers or blazing stars, these herbaceous perennials are a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, zinnia, and lettuce. They are native to North…
The Ikaria Way, by Diane Kochilas, is a collection of contemporary recipes inspired by the traditions of the Greek island, Ikaria, known for the longevity of its population. With the…
Often known as gayfeathers or blazing stars, these herbaceous perennials are a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, zinnia, and lettuce. They are native to North…
The link between Galium verum and Mary arises out of early customs and legend. The dried stems and flowers of the plant were traditionally used to stuff mattresses especially for…
Killer Plants by Louise and Richard Spilsbury offers a look at deadly plants and the way they kill their victims. Written for children 8 – 13 years old, in kindergarten…
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