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Allium Wonders: Discover their Versatility and Health Benefits
Explore the Flavors, History, and Nutrients of Garlic, Onions, Leeks, Shallots, and Chives.
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Mar 85 min read
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Arugula: The Zesty, Mediterranean Salad Green
This Leafy Green Grows Fast, Tastes Bold, and Has a Rich History.
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Mar 75 min read
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Asparagus: From Ancient Riverbanks to Modern Gardens
Learn the History, Progress, and Culture Around this Aromatic Delicacy of Antiquity.
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Mar 76 min read
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Beans & The Three Sisters: Native American Lore
Nurture Your Soil and Community with Indigenous Practices Like Companion Planting.
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Mar 76 min read
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The Beet Goes On: A Tale of History, Culture, and Cuisine
Trace the Beet's Journey from Ancient Remedies to Modern Plates.
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Mar 74 min read
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Bell Peppers: From Aztec Stews to Kitchens Worldwide
Explore the Sweet and Vibrant Legacy of a Culinary Icon.
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Mar 76 min read
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Blackberry Bliss: Tales from the Bramble
Come Savor the Flavor of Nature’s Tangy Treasure as We Tell Its Story.
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Mar 76 min read
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Blueberry: The Story of Turtle Island's Star Berry
Trace the Roots of a Sacred Fruit from Native Ways to Food Gardens.
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Mar 76 min read
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Broccoli: a Journey From Tuscany to Tennessee
Follow the Path of a Mediterranean Staple to American Kitchens
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Mar 74 min read
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Cabbage Chronicles: Food for the Ages
Unravel the History, Folklore, and Science of This Cool-Season Crop Family.
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Mar 76 min read
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Maize: How Corn Shaped Civilization
Follow this Ancient Grain From Its Mesoamerican Origins to Global Impact.
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Mar 75 min read
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Potatoes: From Incan Innovation to Global Staple
This Sacred Root Crop Shaped Andean Culture and Revolutionized Global Agriculture.
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Mar 78 min read
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Squash: A Cultural Jewel of Turtle Island
How Did Squash Shape Indigenous Agricultural Practices and Nourish Nations?
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Mar 75 min read
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Strawberries: A Sweet Legacy of the Earth and Sky
Follow the Journey of the Heartberry from Sacred Beginnings to a Global Delight
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Mar 75 min read
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Sweet Potatoes: Ancient Wisdom and Nourishment for Harsh Conditions
Trace the Journey of the Sweet Potato from the Incas in the Andes to Global Delicacy.
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Mar 74 min read
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The Tomato: Native Fruit to Modern Staple
How Did This Humble Berry Transform the World’s Plates?
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Mar 75 min read
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Wake Up Your Senses With Sweet Spearmint
A delicate menthol Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Melissa Walker Horn on Unsplash Spearmint is native from Ireland to China, and...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Mar 7, 20221 min read
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Basil: A Sacred Herb
Basil: what's growing now, tips to grow your own, and other interesting facts!
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Feb 28, 20222 min read
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Vervain: Steep to Soothe and Calm
A bitter, floral tea Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Ashkan Forouzani on Unsplash The genus Verbena, or Vervain, consists of 150...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Feb 21, 20221 min read
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Brew Tea or Eat Tender Mums Leaf
Reminiscent of chamomile Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Nadiia Ploshchenko on Unsplash Historical writings describe...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Feb 14, 20221 min read
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