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In Search of Joshua Tree: The Endangered Jewel of the Mojave

To say there is no place on earth quite like Joshua Tree National Park is no exaggeration. The trees grow...

From Weed to Wonder Plant: Why Moringa is the New Kale

Immunity booster. Water decontaminant. Antioxidant. Metabolism stimulant. Anti-inflammatory. Superfood. Aphrodisiac.  From root to leaf, every bit of the moringa oleifera...

The Secret World of Mushroom Foraging in Peitz

There is a lore surrounding the art of mushroom foraging that lends itself to a particular joke, which goes like...

Orchid Preservation Abounds at The New York Botanical Garden’s 2016 Orchid Dinner

Over 300 guests attended the New York Botanical Garden‘s annual Orchid Dinner this past Tuesday, February 23– an event celebrated...

Date Tasting in Palm Desert (And How We Discovered The Incredible “Date Shake”)

South of Palm Springs, just off the long road that is I-10,  lies a haven from the endless stretches of road and craggy...

Shiva Rose Let Us Into Her Garden, And We Left More Inspired Than Ever

Every once in a while, you come across a truly authentic person, someone who is fully engaged in their work....

On Titikaka Lake in Peru, Reeds Are A Way of Life

On the border of Peru and Bolivia, surrounded by the Andes, Lake Titikaka (sometimes stylized Titicaca) is the largest lake...

Unearthing Wonders at The Living Desert Gardens

The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens is an arid, dusty oasis in the midst of Palm Desert’s unfurling lawns, gated country clubs,  and ever-green...

Our Latest Recommendation for Lil’ Sprouts Book Club: A New Look at George Washington Carver

Lil’ Sprouts Book Club is a monthly Garden Collage feature where we spotlight nature- and garden-related books for kids age 2...

Sleeping in Gandhi’s Garden

Sleeping in Gandhi’s former home in Johannesburg, South Africa is an experience that brings one closer not only nature, but...

Pratima Spa’s Modern Approach to Ayurveda

I had heard about Pratima Spa in SoHo long before I finally made an appointment to meet one-on-one with Dr....

A Toolkit For Aging Gracefully with Gardening

We’ve always known that gardening promotes health and wellbeing, but a new study conducted by University Collage London shows that...