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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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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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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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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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Home Made Spice Mix for Delicious Chili
Source: jmheatherly.medium.com By Foodio on Shutterstock Chili would not exist without generations of native Central and South Americans....
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Dec 27, 20211 min read
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Anise Hyssop: Best Herb to Save the Bees
Hints of anise and mint Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Robert Bottman on Unsplash Anise Hyssop excels at feeding pollinators,...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Aug 10, 20211 min read
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Find Great Pals for Your Garden
Companion plant and encourage friendship between your crops. Deter pests, improve soil quality, and boost yields with polyculture....
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Aug 5, 20214 min read
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Bee Balm: Beneficial Brew
A minty, sage-like tea Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Kevin McIver Native to North America, indigenous tribes use this perennial herb for...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jul 13, 20211 min read
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Get to the Root of Angelica
A Juniper-like bitter Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Gabriele Lässer Angelica, or wild celery, grows throughout temperate and subarctic...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jun 11, 20211 min read
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