...did. I loved the warmth of it, the silky jelly that formed as it cooked, and those tiny seeds that crunched gently between my teeth. Somehow the whole thing felt...
...cacao seeds. As a lover of claymation, I recently read the book that inspired the newest film from Laika Studio, Wildwood by Colin Meloy. This book focuses on the quest...
...fresh in salads and herb platters, where its bold flavor adds complexity and contrast. In Japan, where it is known as dokudami, the plant often grows wild and is more...
March 30, 2026 | By Susan Belsinger and Tina Marie Wilcox
...will not occur. Saving Seed To save chile seed for next year, remove the seed from raw, mature peppers, rinse, and place on paper towels or a small piece of...
...While the oil is extracted from seeds rather than petals, seeing the soft pink primrose blooms across the Texas landscape reminds us of the deep connection between native plants and...
...book tells the story of Russian botanists who saved the world’s largest seed bank during World War II, despite people starving due to the German blockade of St. Petersburg. ...
...bee balm (Monarda), hummingbird mint (Agastache), rosemary (Rosmarinus), sage (Salvia) Seed heads: Coneflowers (Echinacea spp.), Fennel (Foeniculum), dill (Anethum graveolens) Sue Goetz will be presenting The Herbal Landscape and Multi...
January 19, 2026 | By Tina Marie Wilcox & Susan Belsinger
...purchase turmeric “seed” online from garden catalogs or may occasionally find nursery-grown plants. Tissue-cultured seed is preferred by many because it is disease free. Planting turmeric “fingers” or seeds Fresh...
Interestingly enough, I found myself gazing at an adorable little mushroom-covered tree skirt in November, of all months. Not even a jingle bell in the air yet. It made me...
