In her poem โSeptemberโ, the American poet Helen Hunt Jackson (1830-1885) celebrates the gorgeous month that provides us with the best of two seasons.
“September” by Helen Hunt Jackson
Arum maculatum: A plant with a hundred names
Arum maculatum is one of many different kinds of arums and itโs native to most of Europe and adjacent regions. Beautiful as it is, all parts of it happen to be highly toxic, and can produce severe allergic reactions! In spite of it, it has been used in herbal medicine and even cooking.
Listening tips: Plant care and gardening
As the winter quickly comes to its end here in the northern hemisphere, itโs time to get some inspiration for new gardening projects. Even if you donโt have a garden, perhaps you have some indoor plants and would like to know how to take better care of them. Either way, in this instalment of my …
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