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Cascara Might Not Kill You, But...

You may remember this exchange between Master Raymond and Claire at his apothecary shop, in which he explains his clever solution for the pr

Marie McKinsey

May 1, 20163 min read

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It's All About YEW

Besides this scene in DIA, yews have another Outlander connection: the European yew is the plant badge of the Clan Fraser. It is said that m

Marie McKinsey

Sep 18, 20153 min read

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This Bud's For You - Cannabis

So what IS the difference between hemp and ganja (or marijuana)? Botanically, they are the same plant. Both are cultivars of Cannabis sativ

Marie McKinsey

Apr 25, 20155 min read

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Black Hellebores and A Little Girl's Tears

I love hellebores. I have been growing them for years. They are highly prized in the gardening community for their exotic flowers and the fa

Marie McKinsey

Jan 24, 20154 min read

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