Every June I look forward to making elderflower champagne, but this year constant rain has washed away the elderflower pollen,…
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Asclepias
All About Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca)
When a plant name includes the word “weed,” it’s hard for some people to think of it as anything but…
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Edible Flowers that are Truly Worth It!
I will never waste your time with garnish. Yes, garnish is pretty, but if it doesn’t contribute something more, like…
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The Butterfly Kiss: a Milkweed Flower Cocktail
Here’s a milkweed flower cocktail recipe (and a little plant geekery) from my new book: The Wildcrafted Cocktail. For years…
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Flower Liqueurs
Most people think of flowers as the mere precursors to fruit, not to be celebrated except for their beauty and…
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