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!

Mum’s the word on this week’s episode as we dig into a fall favorite and highly requested plant- chrysanthemums- a plant with almost as many contradictions as it has petals.

In our final episode of the potion mini-series we dig into a plant with a history almost as mysterious as it's blooms - Wolfsbane. If you need a cure for lycanthropy, or just a little extra intrigue in your garden, this one's got you covered!

This week we continue our potion mini-series with everyone's favorite Allium- Garlic! We'll dig in to all of the history you're hoping for and then some...everything from real-life vampires, piggish party crashers, and anti-parasitic palate cleansers. If you like episodes heavy on history AND science, this one is for you!

This week we continue on in our potion mini-series with Tongue of Dog and Adder's Fork- two plant-y potion ingredients you've probably stumbled across without ever even knowing.

This week we are digging into yet another plant-y potion ingredient- Jack-In-The-Pulpit- a North American wildflower sure to bring out your inner Goth.

Dig into eye of newt- more commonly known as mustard - as we explore the ingredients of Macbeth's infamous potion.

This week we’re digging into a plant with as many uses as it has leaves- Yarrow! If you like old time-y beverage facts and medicines, or hearing about how hellraisers throughout history used plants to have a little fun, this one’s for you!

Meet the bean used to not only determine if someone was a witch, but is also currently saving eyes & guts- the Calabar Bean!

This week we are digging into a plant that’s been extinct longer than the colosseum has existed, but somehow still has SO many ties to modern day symbolism. If you like episodes that are heavy on the history and lore- or just want to hear me reading roughly translated roman poetry- this one’s for you.

Today we dig deep into our first parasitic plant- its pale white and never goes into the sun, but unlike a twilight vampire it doesn’t sparkle... What it doesn’t have in teenage angst, it makes up for with lore and remedies. We’re talking about Ghost pipe- a plant without chlorophyll, but with plenty of spooky season vibes.

This week we are digging into a plant that started as a punishment, but quickly took the world by storm- it’s peas, if you please! This episode is filled with lots of science and history bits, so if you tend to like those parts best, this one’s for you.

This week we are digging into tea tree- a plant with as many contradictions as uses. Whether you’re looking to cure a cold, show your skin some love, or keep malaria-laiden mosquitos out of your swamp, tea tree can help!

This week’s episode is heavy on the history as we dig into poppies! If you’ve ever wondered about how these brilliant blooms became medical marvels (and mishaps), symbols of remembrance, and so much more, this episode is for you!