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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 7, 20255 min read


Arugula: The Zesty, Mediterranean Salad Green
This Leafy Green Grows Fast, Tastes Bold, and Has a Rich History.
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Mar 7, 20255 min read


Beans & The Three Sisters: Native American Lore
Nurture Your Soil and Community with Indigenous Practices Like Companion Planting.
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Mar 7, 20256 min read


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 7, 20254 min read


Bell Peppers: From Aztec Stews to Kitchens Worldwide
Explore the Sweet and Vibrant Legacy of a Culinary Icon.
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Mar 7, 20256 min read


Blackberry Bliss: Tales from the Bramble
Come Savor the Flavor of Nature’s Tangy Treasure as We Tell Its Story.
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Mar 7, 20256 min read


Broccoli: a Journey From Tuscany to Tennessee
Follow the Path of a Mediterranean Staple to American Kitchens
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Mar 7, 20254 min read


Potatoes: From Incan Innovation to Global Staple
This Sacred Root Crop Shaped Andean Culture and Revolutionized Global Agriculture.
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Mar 7, 20258 min read


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 7, 20255 min read


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


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


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


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


Purslane: a Scrumptious Salad Green
A crunchy succulent Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Image by Charles Darwin Station via Wikimedia Also called duckweed, purslane makes an...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Feb 7, 20221 min read


Calendula: Sacred Herb for Skin Health
Flowery yet bitter Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Anastasiya Romanova on Unsplash Calendula, or pot marigold, is an Aster that...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jan 31, 20221 min read


Artemisia: Treat Worms and Find the Green Fairy
A bitter aromatic Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Image by Jeffrey Robb from Pixabay Artemisia includes hundreds of species, which belong...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jan 17, 20221 min read


Dandelion: A Weed or a Super Green?
Bitter and earthy Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by olena ivanova on Unsplash Dandelions, also known as blowballs, originate from...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jan 3, 20221 min read


Eucalyptus: Feed a Koala and Open Your Breath
Intense menthol aroma Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Valeriia Miller on Unsplash Eucalyptus represents a family of evergreen...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Dec 20, 20211 min read


Sage: Advice and Boost Your Brain
Earthy and spicy Source: jmheatherly.medium.com CULTIVARS CURRENTLY IN THE GARDEN: Garden Sage Pineapple Sage Grow it! Use...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Dec 13, 20212 min read


Seven Super Ways to Save Your Herbs
Want a steady supply of cooking herbs year-round? Try these nifty ways to preserve any extras that your garden provides. Source:...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Sep 22, 20214 min read
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