A hunter-gatherer who lived in Indonesia as early as 25,000 years ago may have regularly sucked on betel nuts to release their psychoactive properties.
Category: Flowers and Plants
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Scientists Discover the Earliest Evidence of Drug Use in Really Old Teeth
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These Plants Have a Protein-Packed Diet, Too
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:For many plant enthusiasts, carnivorous horticulture has become a gorgeous, and slightly gory, fascination.
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Why the Sunflower Suddenly Looks Fresh Again
The New York Times – T Magazine:Long considered commonplace and overly cheerful, the bloom is once more enchanting designers.
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The Generation of Gardeners Combining Wildflower Seeds and Social Consciousness
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A new generation of green thumbs are creating beautifully designed seed packets to encourage the growth of lush gardens — and social consciousness.
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7 U.S. Botanical Gardens You Won’t Believe Are in the City
The New York Times – Travel:Across America, botanical gardens large and small are perfect for a quick getaway where you can breathe fresh air, find a patch of shade and touch grass.
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘He Invited Me In for a Glass of Wine’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
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Flowers That Are Never Out of Season
How one decades-old Milan shop makes remarkably realistic blossoms out of copper.
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Chasing Waterfalls on Portugal’s Island of Madeira
The island, a Portuguese territory, is only 35 miles long, but its mountains are laced with scenic trails, tumbling cascades and inviting villages.
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Bette Midler on 30 Years of Planting Gardens, and Spooky Season
She’s been planting greenery in the city for 30 years through her charity — and still loves celebrating spooky season.
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Exploring the Burren, Ireland’s Vast Rocky Region
Though it looks forbidding, the Burren, where you can walk for hours among the rocks and valleys with only your thoughts for company, can be fertile ground for creativity.
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How to Create a Garden That’s Good for Your Health
Horticulturalists and herbalists share tips for nurturing plants with health benefits.