by Siri Undlin | May 25, 2019 | Edible Plants, Education, Gardening
Urban farming is a growing movement around the world. Grandmothers, children, teachers, and punks alike can be found babying a pepper plant or picking off rosemary leaves for dinner. Plants and food connect us deeply to our homes and our communities. But when it comes...
by Riley Fortier | May 20, 2019 | Edible Plants, Education, Gardening, Plant Identification
Vines make an excellent addition to many gardens, indoor or outdoor. They can also pose threats to native vegetation by becoming extremely invasive and choking out other plants. No matter the type of vine, it’s nice to be able to identify the most common ones. That’s...
by Siri Undlin | May 14, 2019 | Biology, Edible Plants, Education, Gardening, Useful Plants
Inflammation is important. It is a phenomenon that helps the body repair damaged tissues. It helps the body combat foreign invaders like bacteria and fungi. Without inflammation, we wouldn’t last long. But inflammation can also cause serious problems. Chronic...
by Riley Fortier | May 12, 2019 | Edible Plants, Education
There are many arguments for which kind of diet is healthiest. Many people opt for a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, while others choose to follow an Atkins or a raw food diet. No matter the type of diet one chooses to abide by, one thing is certain: avoid processed...
by Siri Undlin | Apr 19, 2019 | Edible Plants, Education, Gardening, Useful Plants
Originating in ancient China, traditional Chinese medicine has evolved over the ages. It stretches back thousands of years the first written example dating back to 168 BC. Practitioners use a variety of body and mind practices and herbal remedies for both treatment...
by PlantSnap | Apr 16, 2019 | Edible Plants, Gardening
Most dogs really love food. We train them using food, we shoo them away when they beg for food, and they eat all sorts of things that aren’t great for them. But what about when your dog is begging for you to share a bit of fruit? Is it ok to share a banana,...
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