Plant Profiles
Heirloom plant profiles. Categories include edible, fiber, medicinal and ornamental.
Heirlooms and Herbals
This series, hosted by Joanne Bauman, takes an in-depth look at one new herb every episode.
Lemongrass
By Cinead McTernan
Bring lemongrass into your kitchen and garden! Learn how to grow, dry, and harvest this robust herb.
Umbrian Wild Peas (Roveja)
Words by Peter Gilmore; photos by Brett Stevens
Dating back to ancient Rome, this Italian wild pea had lapsed into obscurity by the 1990s. Find out how this pea made its comeback in the culinary world.
Bamboo Shoots
Words by Peter Gilmore; photos by Brett Stevens
Discover fast-growing bamboo shoots, a versatile resource and vital food source in many Asian countries.
Spread the Wild with Summer Cherries
By Christopher Nyerges
Learn to identify wild cherries, and even grow them in your own backyard.
Tea Terroir: Native Bergamot
By Dawn Combs
When tariffs made imported Chinese tea too expensive for American colonists to purchase, they turned to native bee balms for tasty drinks.
Procure the Blessings of Basil
By Sheryl Normandeau
Dig up expert advice on growing heirloom basil, the praiseworthy plant that inspires a world of flavor, healing, protection, and spiritual elevation.
Seeking the Best Okra Cultivars
By Chris Smith
In a World-Cup-style elimination trial of 76 okra cultivars, 15 prevailed as the most productive, beautiful, and delicious choices.
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