In recent news, a military Belgian Malinois dog has gained some notoriety. His work in tracking a high ranking terrorist and protecting soldiers was recognized by the President of the United States. This Veteran’s Day I wanted to bring some recognition to the canines serving to protect our country and troops and learn more about …
Scutellaria (Skullcap) is Native to North America where it grows in the wild in much of the US and Canada. It’s a flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae and has a long history of use in western botanical medicine. Like most herbs in the mint family, it is cooling yet has bitter principles and …
The Venus Fly Trap plant, Dionaea Muscipula, is a species of carnivorous plant native to the bogs of North and South Carolina. The plants main feature is its’ jaw like flowers, which remain open until triggered by unsuspecting insects. This trapping function is not only intriguing, it is also very sophisticated. The flower of Venus …
