Walk past a lavender plant in full flower and you will notice two things … How Plants Attract Pollinators: The Chemistry My Botany Training Taught Me to SeeRead more
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No-Till Gardening: What the Soil Biology Actually Shows
The first time I understood what tillage actually destroys, I was studying biogeochemistry and working … No-Till Gardening: What the Soil Biology Actually ShowsRead more
The Secret of Herb Potency: Picking at the Right Time?
Plants do not produce secondary metabolites randomly. The timing of essential oil accumulation, alkaloid … The Secret of Herb Potency: Picking at the Right Time?Read more
The Medicinal Garden Kit: My Take as a Plant Scientist.
One thing I keep coming back to in my plant biochemistry work is how much … The Medicinal Garden Kit: My Take as a Plant Scientist.Read more
Why I Recommend Yarden: A Look at Their Citrus, Fruit Trees and Houseplants.
A good plant starts life long before it reaches your home. After years of … Why I Recommend Yarden: A Look at Their Citrus, Fruit Trees and Houseplants.Read more
Growing and Harvesting Herbs Responsibly, the Plant Ecology Behind Getting It Right.
The difference between a handful of freshly picked lemon balm, Melissa officinalis, and a dried packet … Growing and Harvesting Herbs Responsibly, the Plant Ecology Behind Getting It Right.Read more
The Oldest Crops We Still Grow, and How Domestication Changed Their Chemistry.
The first time I bit into a wild crab apple I spat it straight back … The Oldest Crops We Still Grow, and How Domestication Changed Their Chemistry.Read more
20 Flowering Plants Worth Growing: Botany, Chemistry, and What Makes Each One Remarkable
Most articles about flowering plants focus on aesthetics. Colors, heights, hardiness zones. That information is useful … 20 Flowering Plants Worth Growing: Botany, Chemistry, and What Makes Each One RemarkableRead more
Botanical Names of Plants: Why Latin Names Matter More Than You Think.
Plant taxonomy was one of the foundations of my botany training. Learning to identify … Botanical Names of Plants: Why Latin Names Matter More Than You Think.Read more
The Role of Soil Microbes in Herbal Potency: What the Rhizosphere Chemistry Actually Shows.
When I was measuring soil CO₂ efflux in my silver birch field research, I … The Role of Soil Microbes in Herbal Potency: What the Rhizosphere Chemistry Actually Shows.Read more