Elizabeth M.

There is something in nature that feels like it was designed in a lab by a genius with a thing for perfection. That’s bee pollen. Tiny, golden granules, no bigger than a pinhead, packed with so much goodness it’s almost hard to believe they come from flowers and buzzing insects. I’ve been fascinated by bee … Read more

Spearmint. Just the word conjures up the scent of crushed leaves, that bright, cooling zing that hits your nose like a summer breeze through a garden. It’s not just a flavor for gum or mojitos—spearmint (Mentha spicata) is a powerhouse herb with a knack for balancing hormones, sharpening focus, and soothing cranky digestive systems. I’ve … Read more

Roses. They’re not just for Valentine’s Day bouquets or your grandma’s garden. The scent alone—sweet, heady, like a warm hug from someone you love—can stop you in your tracks. But roses, those delicate, thorny beauties, are more than a pretty face. They’ve been used for centuries in herbal medicine, and their benefits go way beyond … Read more

Picture a dense forest in Siberia, the air crisp with the scent of pine and damp earth. Underneath a towering spruce, a cluster of vibrant red mushrooms with white warts catches the light filtering through the canopy. This is Amanita muscaria, the fly agaric, a fungus so striking it looks like it wandered out of … Read more

You know those moments when you stumble across something in nature that feels like a little secret the earth’s been keeping from you? That’s how I felt the first time I held a Tremella mushroom in my hands. It was soft, almost gelatinous, like a cloud made of jelly, with this delicate, snow-white shimmer that … Read more