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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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