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This week we’re digging into the bitterly sour contradiction of the citrus world- grapefruit! If you like botanical bafflement, medical mind-benders, and wild victorian displays of wealth, you’ll want to tune in.
This week we're digging in to a well known favorite you're likely to stumble upon in cosmetic isles and chilly hikes alike- Witch Hazel.
Ever get the sense you’re being watched on a walk? Well, it just might be this week’s focus- Baneberry, aka Doll Eyes. This North American Native is sure to fill you with dread and delight.
In this episode we dig deep into a beautiful bloom that's more hardy than it looks- Hellebore. Between it's own personal variety of Black Death and it's...creative use in times of war, I think it will have you under it's spell in no time.
This week we dig into another underdog and symbol of a nation- Edelweiss! If Goblins, die-hard romantic gestures, and historical stories of strength are your thing, you”ll really dig this episode!
Curious about how the heck cranberries made their way to your holiday feast AND medicine cabinet? We’ve got answers to those, and other questions you didn’t even know you had on this week’s episode. We’ll dive into massive mastodon dictatorships, ancient cliff bars, and so much more! Whether you know cranberries as a fruit, medicine, or music group, you’ll want to tune in.
In this Episode we’re digging into the unofficial fruit of shipwrecks and sinners- pomegranate. We'll be discussing botanical metal bands, messed up Greek mythology, medicinal fun facts, hippo teeth, and so much more. If you like episodes heavy on the folklore and fun facts, you definitely won’t want to miss this one!
