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Folk Art from the Forest: Moss Work — A Botanical History
Folk Art from the Forest: Moss Work — A Botanical History
Moss art brings an element of the outdoors into spaces indoors. Artful displays and statement walls of plants belonging to the division…
Danielle Herring
Jun 5
5 Vegan Strawberry Recipes from the Past in Time for Strawberry Season
5 Vegan Strawberry Recipes from the Past in Time for Strawberry Season
Strawberries are a beloved summer fruit with a unique history. In the northern hemisphere, strawberries are considered to be in season from…
Danielle Herring
May 29
The Secret Language of Bouquets: Tussie-Mussies — A Botanical History
The Secret Language of Bouquets: Tussie-Mussies — A Botanical History
Wearing flowers and carrying bouquets among upper-class women in the Victorian era was the height of fashion. This trend would develop…
Danielle Herring
May 22
5 Tips from History for Creating a Plastic-Free Plant Based Personal Care Routine
5 Tips from History for Creating a Plastic-Free Plant Based Personal Care Routine
Plastic in cosmetics and their packaging has an adverse environmental impact. The amount of plastic packaging created for use by the…
Danielle Herring
May 15
Almond Milk is Ancient History: A Vegetarian History of Milk Alternatives
Almond Milk is Ancient History: A Vegetarian History of Milk Alternatives
The numerous plant-based milk alternatives on the market today seem like a modern phenomena, but these products aren’t new. Plant-derived…
Danielle Herring
May 8
Asparagus from the Seaside: Samphire — A Botanical History
Asparagus from the Seaside: Samphire — A Botanical History
Salicornia, also known as sea beans, sea asparagus, pickleweed, glasswort or samphire is an edible succulent plant native to coastal…
Danielle Herring
May 1
Pie Plants and Love Apples: 5 Hidden Folk Name Etymologies and Vegan Recipes from the Past
Pie Plants and Love Apples: 5 Hidden Folk Name Etymologies and Vegan Recipes from the Past
Whether you find them puzzling or delightful, or a mixture of both, the origins of once-common folk names for plants can reveal intriguing…
Danielle Herring
Apr 24
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