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In Fruit Herbs

Plantain: A Beginner’s Guide to the Big Banana

07 August25 April Author J. L. James Estimated read time 5 min read
Green Plantain
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Never mind the jerk chicken, forget the rice and peas, just pass the plantain please. Growing up in a Caribbean Read More
Tags: #Green plantain #Plantain #Plantain flour #Plantain recipe #Yellow plantain
In Spices

Health Benefits of Nutmeg and How it Gave Us New York

02 August05 February Author J. L. James Estimated read time 7 min read
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The exotic spice of nutmeg is so much more than the dark brown powder on your pudding, or a pungent Read More
Tags: #Banda Islands #Dutch East India Compamy #hallucinogenic #Indonesia #Mace #New York #Nutmeg #Treaty of Breda
In Edibles Nature and Well-being

The Amazing Versatility of Poppy Seeds

28 July10 October Author J. L. James Estimated read time 6 min read
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The Poppy is one of the most iconic flowers of the summer. Poppies are gorgeous. Depending on the variety, they Read More
Tags: #Opium #Poppies #Poppy seeds
In Apparel Gardening and Foraging

Practical Garden Wear for Comfort and Protection

26 June19 October Author J. L. James Estimated read time 5 min read
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Gardening is a relaxing and practical activity and what you wear is usually a combination of these things. If you Read More
Tags: #Garden clothing #Sun hat #wellingtons
In Gardening and Foraging Plant Care

Growing The Classic Clematis and Keeping It Happy

27 May19 February Author J. L. James Estimated read time 3 min read
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The buds are peeping through, and the trellis is engulfed by twig like vines which look dry but come alive Read More
Tags: #Clematis #Plant care
In Books Herbs

Book Review: The Art and Practice of Spiritual Herbalism by Karen M. Rose

12 April06 May Author J. L. James Estimated read time 2 min read
Karen M. Rose
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Plants teach us how to access our resilience and they are resilient even through the devastation of their environment. Karen Read More
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