August 8 is National Sneak Some Zucchini on Your Neighbors Porch Day. You could join the celebration, or you could use your zucchini in any of these many many ways. Botany Nerd Last week we shared, “Zucchini are an Italian squash, just like the name […]
Hibiscus flowers can be charming and pretty on the plant, but I also find them quite charming on my plate. There are many ways to enjoy hibiscus, especially if you go outside each afternoon and collect that days bounty and dry yourself a big jar […]
Infuse vinegar. Infuse flavor. Maybe infuse health. Infuse newness into old. You can infuse so many things! Infuse some cash into your life? Sure that could happen too. Making new flavors to enjoy can reduce the urge to go out to eat (or order delivery) […]
Brittlebush (Encelia species) is in the sunflower family and offers its bright yellow flowers to pollinating bees as early as January in parts of the desert Southwest. It is easily recognized and has some nice uses for the forager – or if you just want […]
Globe mallow, desert mallow, apricot mallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua) is blooming now in the Southwest, and it is one of those herbs long used by humans. Desert Wildflower The globe mallow is a common desert wildflower found especially in disturbed areas. Leaves and stems are covered […]
