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There's nothing more important than the health of you and your family. We share our insights on how you can more easily lead a healthier lifestyle.

What Is a Pawpaw? America's Forgotten Native Fruit

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What Is a Pawpaw? America's Forgotten Native Fruit

November 2, 2026

Grow Your Own Sponges: How to Raise Loofah at Home

LoofahNo. 159

Grow Your Own Sponges: How to Raise Loofah at Home

October 23, 2026

Is Your Cinnamon the Real Thing? Ceylon vs. Cassia

CinnamonNo. 158

Is Your Cinnamon the Real Thing? Ceylon vs. Cassia

October 23, 2026

Great News for Monarch Butterflies: How to Plant Milkweed and Keep the Rebound Going

Monarch ButterfliesNo. 156

Great News for Monarch Butterflies: How to Plant Milkweed and Keep the Rebound Going

October 20, 2026

American Beautyberry: The Native Shrub Behind an Old Mosquito Remedy

American BeautyberryNo. 155

American Beautyberry: The Native Shrub Behind an Old Mosquito Remedy

October 20, 2026

7 Surprising Facts About Garlic, From History to the Garden

Herbs & RemediesNo. 154

7 Surprising Facts About Garlic, From History to the Garden

October 17, 2026

Sulfur Dioxide in Dried Fruit: Why It Matters and What to Buy Instead

Dried FruitNo. 153

Sulfur Dioxide in Dried Fruit: Why It Matters and What to Buy Instead

October 16, 2026

Dandelions: The Backyard Weed That Was Once a Treasured Food

Herbs & RemediesNo. 150

Dandelions: The Backyard Weed That Was Once a Treasured Food

October 2, 2026

Where Did Florida's Oranges Go? Citrus Greening Explained

Citrus GreeningNo. 148

Where Did Florida's Oranges Go? Citrus Greening Explained

August 28, 2026

Can You Grow an Apple Tree From a Seed? The Real Story

ApplesNo. 144

Can You Grow an Apple Tree From a Seed? The Real Story

May 19, 2026

Can You Eat Thistle? Chadron, Louisiana's Cajun Celery

ThistleNo. 143

Can You Eat Thistle? Chadron, Louisiana's Cajun Celery

April 28, 2026

Three Sisters Garden: How to Grow Corn, Beans, and Squash Together

Three SistersNo. 142

Three Sisters Garden: How to Grow Corn, Beans, and Squash Together

April 14, 2026

Are All Bananas Clones? The Story Behind the Cavendish

BananasNo. 141

Are All Bananas Clones? The Story Behind the Cavendish

April 14, 2026

Why Is Vanilla So Expensive? The Orchid Pollinated by Hand

VanillaNo. 140

Why Is Vanilla So Expensive? The Orchid Pollinated by Hand

March 10, 2026

Eat Lionfish, Help the Reef: Why This Invasive Fish Belongs on Your Plate

LionfishNo. 139

Eat Lionfish, Help the Reef: Why This Invasive Fish Belongs on Your Plate

February 11, 2026

Why Are Carrots Orange? The Dutch Royal Legend and the Real Story

CarrotsNo. 138

Why Are Carrots Orange? The Dutch Royal Legend and the Real Story

January 20, 2026

How Eggnog Became a Christmas Staple, Spices and All

EggnogNo. 137

How Eggnog Became a Christmas Staple, Spices and All

December 10, 2025

Is Canned Pumpkin Really Pumpkin? The Tan, Oblong Truth

PumpkinNo. 136

Is Canned Pumpkin Really Pumpkin? The Tan, Oblong Truth

October 21, 2025

Why Avocados Have Giant Pits: The Giant Sloth Theory

AvocadoNo. 134

Why Avocados Have Giant Pits: The Giant Sloth Theory

July 30, 2025

Yellow Watermelon Isn't New: How Red Became the Watermelon You Know

WatermelonNo. 133

Yellow Watermelon Isn't New: How Red Became the Watermelon You Know

July 8, 2025

Mullein: The Roadside Weed Behind a Centuries-Old Herbal Tea

MulleinNo. 132

Mullein: The Roadside Weed Behind a Centuries-Old Herbal Tea

July 8, 2025

Broccoli, Kale, Cabbage, and More: Six Vegetables That All Came From One Wild Plant

VegetablesNo. 131

Broccoli, Kale, Cabbage, and More: Six Vegetables That All Came From One Wild Plant

May 14, 2025

Stinging Nettle: The Weed That Became Cloth, Soup, and Tea

Stinging NettleNo. 130

Stinging Nettle: The Weed That Became Cloth, Soup, and Tea

April 29, 2025

Ashwagandha: The Ancient Ayurvedic Herb Behind the Supplement Boom

AshwagandhaNo. 129

Ashwagandha: The Ancient Ayurvedic Herb Behind the Supplement Boom

April 22, 2025