Floral Prisms

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Meditating on a Mandala

I wasn’t always interested in plants. It wasn’t until my …

How Was China?

Upon returning from any grand trip such as this, everyone …

The Radish Around the World

The radish: that beaming red crunchy and spicy lunch snack …

Cycads: Living Fossils

The plant world has numerous, amazing examples of resilience. Cycads, …

Orchids All Around Us

Crazy fact: Nearly one of every ten species of flowering …

Strawberries and… My Fruit Trust Issues

It’s strawberry season, which in my view officially kicks off …

Ephemeral Spring Treats

Ephemeral: something that lasts for a very short timeFresh: new …

Musing on Seasonal Change: Winter

The winter cracks our perception of ourselves. The seasons toss …

Escaping Winter at the UWM Greenhouse

Inhale the fragrance of coconut geraniums or spicy shell ginger, …

An Ode to Peppers

Getting into my vibe in the desert mountain scrub of …

Eat Your Greens

Part of the Eat Your Greens series. See all the …

Alliaceous Alliums

Part of the Eat Your Greens series. See all the …

Learning to Like Lichens

By Rosalie Robison “There is a low mist in the …

Sorrel: An Underestimated Herb

It may not seem like much of a plant, but …

Alice’s Garden Urban Farm

What is a community garden? Before we ask this question, …