Something’s blooming on Long Island: lavender. Serge Rosenbaum’s family farm, Lavender by the Bay, boasts some 60,000 plants, and they are in full flower right now. And that’s drawing a lot of visitors, especially from Asia.
Why this New York lavender farm is a huge draw for Asian tourists
Dandelions don’t get a lot of respect. But the much-maligned plant has some amazing attributes, including a flowerhead that contains hundreds of flowers.
Emerging Science Note/Herbs Under Wraps
Living on Earth’s Cynthia Graber reports that basil infused plastic wrap might help keep food fresh longer.
Emerging Science Note/Herbs Under Wraps
Living on Earth’s Cynthia Graber reports that basil-infused plastic wrap might help keep food fresh longer.
Department A/Health Note
Living on Earth’s Jessica Penney reports on research into the ginseng berry, and how it might help fight diabetes and obesity.
Health Note: Herbal Tea
Living on Earth’s Diane Toomey reports what drinking some herbal teas can do to your teeth.
