J. L. James - Zumayo

In Edibles Trees and Shrubs

Making Sumacade from Staghorn Sumac

01 September10 October J. L. James 4 min read

Up Canada way, in a village on the 45th parallel lies a stunningly beautiful peninsular replete with staghorn sumac. The Read More

In Herbs Nature Wisdom

22 August03 February J. L. James 6 min read

For thousands of years mullein has been known as a plant for healing, and a bringer of pollinators. What more Read More

In Fruit Herbs

07 August25 April J. L. James 5 min read

Never mind the jerk chicken, forget the rice and peas, just pass the plantain please. Growing up in a Caribbean Read More

In Spices

02 August05 February J. L. James 7 min read

The exotic spice of nutmeg is so much more than the dark brown powder on your pudding, or a pungent Read More

In Edibles Nature and Well-being

28 July10 October J. L. James 6 min read

The Poppy is one of the most iconic flowers of the summer. Poppies are gorgeous. Depending on the variety, they Read More

In Apparel Gardening and Foraging

26 June19 October J. L. James 5 min read

Gardening is a relaxing and practical activity and what you wear is usually a combination of these things. If you Read More