We introduce a series dedicated to rekindling our ancestral relationships with plants and considering the possibility of their sentience.

Explore the Flavors, History, and Nutrients of Garlic, Onions, Leeks, Shallots, and Chives.

This Leafy Green Grows Fast, Tastes Bold, and Has a Rich History.

Learn the History, Progress, and Culture Around this Aromatic Delicacy of Antiquity.

Nurture Your Soil and Community with Indigenous Practices Like Companion Planting.

Trace the Beet's Journey from Ancient Remedies to Modern Plates.

Explore the Sweet and Vibrant Legacy of a Culinary Icon.

Come Savor the Flavor of Nature’s Tangy Treasure as We Tell Its Story.

Trace the Roots of a Sacred Fruit from Native Ways to Food Gardens.

Follow the Path of a Mediterranean Staple to American Kitchens

Unravel the History, Folklore, and Science of This Cool-Season Crop Family.

Follow this Ancient Grain From Its Mesoamerican Origins to Global Impact.

This Sacred Root Crop Shaped Andean Culture and Revolutionized Global Agriculture.

How Did Squash Shape Indigenous Agricultural Practices and Nourish Nations?

Follow the Journey of the Heartberry from Sacred Beginnings to a Global Delight

Trace the Journey of the Sweet Potato from the Incas in the Andes to Global Delicacy.

How Did This Humble Berry Transform the World’s Plates?

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