We introduce a series dedicated to rekindling our ancestral relationships with plants and considering the possibility of their sentience.

Explore the Flavors, History, and Nutrients of Garlic, Onions, Leeks, Shallots, and Chives.

This Leafy Green Grows Fast, Tastes Bold, and Has a Rich History.

Learn the History, Progress, and Culture Around this Aromatic Delicacy of Antiquity.

Nurture Your Soil and Community with Indigenous Practices Like Companion Planting.

Trace the Beet's Journey from Ancient Remedies to Modern Plates.

Explore the Sweet and Vibrant Legacy of a Culinary Icon.

Come Savor the Flavor of Nature’s Tangy Treasure as We Tell Its Story.

Trace the Roots of a Sacred Fruit from Native Ways to Food Gardens.

Follow the Path of a Mediterranean Staple to American Kitchens

Unravel the History, Folklore, and Science of This Cool-Season Crop Family.

This Sacred Root Crop Shaped Andean Culture and Revolutionized Global Agriculture.

How Did Squash Shape Indigenous Agricultural Practices and Nourish Nations?

Follow the Journey of the Heartberry from Sacred Beginnings to a Global Delight

Trace the Journey of the Sweet Potato from the Incas in the Andes to Global Delicacy.

A delicate menthol Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Melissa Walker Horn on Unsplash Spearmint is native from Ireland to China, and...

Basil: what's growing now, tips to grow your own, and other interesting facts!

A bitter, floral tea Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Ashkan Forouzani on Unsplash The genus Verbena, or Vervain, consists of 150...

Reminiscent of chamomile Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Nadiia Ploshchenko on Unsplash Historical writings describe...

A crunchy succulent Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Image by Charles Darwin Station via Wikimedia Also called duckweed, purslane makes an...