The most common of weeds – the dandelion – is a powerhouse of taste and nutrition. All parts of the plant except for the stem are delicious. Let’s start at the bottom with the roots. Dig the plants and wash the roots thoroughly. Large roots from older plants should be peeled, but younger, smaller roots [Continue]
Have you noticed how many awards and prizes people give to each other? Grammys, Oscars, CMAs, Golden Globes, People’s Choice, Nobel Prizes, Pulitzer Prizes and the list goes on. We also give prizes to plants. Here are some of the award designations I found in just one seed catalog, and what the award means. • [Continue]
Of the almost 500 species of aloes in the world, the most well-known is aloe vera, also called Aloe barbadensis. You are probably familiar with aloe vera gel that is sold to soothe sunburn. Aloe vera juice is sold in health food stores, and while it tastes pretty awful, it has many health benefits. Both [Continue]