Christophe Laudamiel：种植记忆、培育伦理与香水调制
Christophe Laudamiel: Planted Memory, Cultivated Ethics, and Perfumery
调香师 Christophe Laudamiel 以"种植记忆、培育伦理"为题，探讨香水调制与记忆、伦理的关系。文章收录于 2026 年 10 月刊，同期内容还涉及亚马逊原住民与森林的共生关系、橄榄树的生存科学，以及 AI 能否帮助解码地球生命的隐藏对话。
Issue 64: October 2026
The Land Within Us
By Gayil Nalls
October 1, 2026
Explore the deep relationship between people and place through the Amazon, where Indigenous communities have shaped the forest for generations and been shaped by it in return.
The Olive Tree
By John Steele
October 1, 2026
Follow this enduring plant from ancient groves to the science of its remarkable survival.
Eat More Plants: Recipes
Maple Oat Baked Apples
By Gayil Nalls
October 1, 2026
Filled with cinnamon, oats, and maple syrup, apples bake into a warm, fragrant breakfast or simple dessert—and make the house smell like fall.
Issue 63: September 2026
Issue 62: August 2026
The New Extractivism
By Nuri McBride
August 1, 2026
Read this compelling call for reciprocity, consent, and ecological responsibility in the future of perfumery.
Eat More Plants: Recipes
Cold Veggie Peanut Noodles
By Ian Sleat
August 1, 2026
Few meals capture the spirit of summer quite like a bowl of chilled noodles tossed with crisp vegetables and a rich, tangy peanut sauce.
Issue 61: July 2026
How to Meet an Alien
By Willow Gatewood
July 1, 2026
Examine how AI may help decode the hidden conversations of life on Earth, revealing new possibilities for understanding other species while challenging us to rethink intelligence, language, and our relationship with the living world.
Eat More Plants: Recipes
Uncertainty Salad
By Daria Dorosh
July 1, 2026
In this delightfully unexpected play-recipe, uncertainty becomes an ingredient, conversation becomes a dressing, and a simple bowl of greens becomes a meditation on difference, relationship, and possibility.
Issue 60: June 2026
A Corner on a Country Road
By John Steele
June 1, 2026
Accept this invitation to reconsider the landscapes we pass without seeing, to notice, to remember, and to recognize that nature’s persistence is itself a form of grace.
Issue 59: May 2026
Eat More Plants: Recipes
Spring Dandelion & Burdock Broth
By Gayil Nalls
May 1, 2026
Rooted in macrobiotic philosophy, this broth invites a return to balance: between body and environment, nourishment and restraint, simplicity and depth.
Issue 58: April 2026
Eat More Plants: Recipes
Vegan Confetti Coleslaw
By Gayil Nalls
April 1, 2026
Bring an Impressionist lightness to your table with finely cut vegetables, a creamy tang, and a harmony of flavors that deepen as they rest.
Issue 57: March 2026
When Flowers Speak
By Gayil Nalls
February 1, 2026
Floral rituals can transform spaces of power into places of encounter and a living language of collective morality.
Issue 56: February 2026
On Self-Incompatibility
By Daria Dorosh
February 1, 2026
Artificial intelligence is often framed as a disruptor of creativity, but what happens when it becomes a poetic partner instead?
Issue 55: January 2026
Seeds of War
By Gayil Nalls
January 1, 2026
Read the story of one of the most extraordinary acts of scientific courage in history.
The Vampire Paradox
By Lewis H. Ziska
January 1, 2026
Take a provocative journey through the hidden costs of genetic uniformity in modern agriculture.
Seed Dreaming
By Willow Gatewood
January 1, 2026
Step into a classroom where science, art, and wonder germinate together.
Issue 54: December 2025
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Winter’s Jewels
By Laura Chávez Silverman
December 1, 2025
Learn how these cold-weather friuts nourish birds, enrich ecosystems, and offer flavorful gifts to the winter kitchen.
Issue 53: November 2025
Eat More Plants: Recipes
Roasted Portobello Mushroom
By Gemma Monici
November 1, 2025
This portobello dish is a simple, nourishing way to bring the forest’s autumnal flavor straight to the table.
Issue 52: October 2025
Plant Conservation in Madagascar
By Gayil Nalls
September 1, 2025
Learn how taxonomic research, Red List assessments, and partnerships with local communities work together to protect this island’s extraordinary botanical heritage.
What if AI worked like a forest?
By Willow Gatewood
September 1, 2025
Consider how reimagining AI through the logic of plants could open pathways toward technologies that amplify ecological intelligence, reduce energy use, and teach us to listen differently to the world around us.
Issue 51: September 2025
If Oaks and Orchids Could Talk
By Vittoria Traverso
September 1, 2025
You are invited to listen to the hidden, electrical language of plants, oaks, orchids, vines, olive trees, as they become ethereal soundscapes and immersive visual art.
Eat More Plants: Recipes
Crab Apple Jelly
By Mo Stafford
September 1, 2025
Discover Mo Stafford’s traditional recipe for Crab Apple Jelly—a vibrant, ruby-hued preserve that captures the flavor and history of Irish autumn in every spoonful.
Issue 50: August 2025
Eat More Plants: Recipes
Chopped Salad with Lime Dressing
By Gayil Nalls
August 1, 2025
Try this vibrant chopped salad that captures the essence of late summer—crisp, cool, and bursting with flavor—cilantro flowers straight from the garden. Tossed in a zesty lime dressing and optionally topped with lime tortilla chips for crunch, it’s a refreshing way to savor the season’s bounty—no stove required.
Issue 49: July 2025
All the Places I Have Breathed
By Caterina Gandolfi
July 1, 2025
Caterina Gandolfi reflects on a childhood shaped by scent, revealing how memory, identity, and belonging travel in the ephemeral traces of crushed rose petals and garden air.
The Shocking Power of Bees
By Gayil Nalls
July 1, 2025
More than pollinators, bees are tiny generators of electrical magic. Gayil Nalls uncovers the invisible charge that makes flower-pollen leap, revealing the unseen forces that shape our ecosystems and atmosphere.
Eat More Plants: Recipes
Grilled Chipotle-Lime Portobello Tacos
By Ian Sleat
July 1, 2025
In this edition of Eat More Plants, Ian Sleat proves that plant-based grilling can be just as bold and satisfying as any barbecue. His Grilled Chipotle-Lime Portobello Tacos combine smoky heat, tangy citrus, and the meaty depth of marinated mushrooms.
Issue 48: June 2025
Eat More Plants: Recipes
Wakatouille
Wakamé Seaweed Ratatouille
By Chef Romain Delacretaz of La Table Marine, Nice, France
June 1, 2025
By incorporating wakamé seaweed, a nutrient-rich gift from the sea, the chef transforms a traditional dish into a celebration of coastal terroir. The result is a savory and aromatic experience that fuses land and sea, tradition and innovation.
Issue 47: May 2025
Eat More Plants: Recipes
Savory Spinach Pie
By Caterina Gandolfi
May 1, 2025
Made with a rustic olive oil crust and a silky tofu-based filling, it’s a plant-forward dish that’s both satisfying and light. Perfect for a weekend brunch, a weekday lunch, or a picnic under blooming trees, this pie captures the spirit of the season: vibrant, fresh, and full of life.
Issue 46: April 2025
Issue 45: March 2025
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Versatile Seed Crackers
By Octavia Overholser
March 1, 2025
Need a quick, healthy, gluten-free snack? Look no further! Easily customizable and packed with nutritious seeds, this snack is perfect plain on its own or paired with your favorite cheese, soups, or charcuterie.
Issue 44: February 2025
Scent Makes a Place
By Katy Kelleher
February 1, 2025
Exploring the desert’s unique scentscape, the author turns to art and science to understand how scent opens the door to memory and felt meaning.
A Buffer Zone for Trees
By Syris Valentine
February 1, 2025
Discover how some valleys hold a secret: cold-air pools that create microclimates, shielding vulnerable trees from the worst of climate change.
Eat More Plants: Recipes
Spicy, Tangy, Crunchy, Pickle Mix
By Ian Sleat
February 1, 2025
Are you a pickle lover? If so, discover how Ian Sleat makes his Tangy, Spicy Pickle Mix with a crunchy mix of cauliflower, carrots, cabbage, and chili oil brine. Perfect as a snack or a side dish, these homemade pickles promise to satisfy every craving—if you can resist finishing the jar in one sitting!
Issue 43: January 2025
Talk Dirty to Me
By Lewis Ziska
January 1, 2025
Discover biochar—a capture carbon that combats climate change. This ancient technique, rediscovered in modern times, offers hope for a more sustainable future for agriculture and our planet.
Rewilding the Self
By Gayil Nalls
January 1, 2025
Discover the concept of rewilding for ecosystems and ourselves. From small actions like planting native species to urban beekeeping and creating safe wildlife corridors, rewilding offers a way to reconnect with nature and rediscover our place within it.
Eat More Plants: Recipes
Springs Fireplace Mulligatawny Soup
By Lauren Jarvis
January 1, 2025
This celebrated dish, which originated as a fusion of British and Indian culinary traditions, is reimagined with a modern twist that incorporates vibrant, locally sourced ingredients from the Hamptons. Their version celebrates their unique homegrown charapita pepper and showcases the fusion of classic and modern elements in this fragrant, flavorful, and comforting soup, layered with cultural and regional significance.
Issue 42: December 2024
What Lingers Beneath
By Laura Grisard
December 1, 2024
Discover the layers of memory, mythology, and ecology within bog landscapes through visual storytelling.
Eat More Plants: Recipes
Píosa Glasraí Coronach– Crown Vegetable Pie
By Mo Stafford
December 1, 2024
Crown Vegetable Pie is a dish fit for the grand feasts of Ireland’s ancient chieftains. It beautifully reflects Irish history and culture, with ingredients that are natural, organic, and plant-based—just as they would have been for centuries.
Issue 41: November 2024
The Healing Instinct: Plants, Animal Behavior, and the Origins of Medicine
By Gayil Nalls
November 1, 2024
Did you know that many animals instinctively seek out plants to self-medicate? This behavior, known as zoopharmacognosy, is observed in species ranging from dogs to orangutans and geese. It reflects an evolutionary connection between animals and their environment, offering insights into the origins of herbal medicine.
Branching Beyond Leonardo: The Evolution of Tree Architecture Theory
By Gayil Nalls
November 1, 2024
For over half a millennium, science adhered to a concept first observed by Leonardo da Vinci, which posits that the total cross-sectional area of a tree’s branches at any given height is equal to the cross-sectional area of the tree’s trunk. Recently, however, this foundational insight has been refined with a more advanced formula, updating our understanding of tree structure.
Will Plants Grow on the Moon?
By Tom Metcalfe
November 1, 2024
Discover why three Earth plants will soon have a new home on the lunar surface, marking a significant step toward understanding the potential for agriculture in space. This experiment could have profound implications for long-term space exploration and human habitation beyond Earth.
The Art of the Brew: Exploring Beer’s Aromas, Flavors, and Sustainability
By Gayil Nalls
November 1, 2024
Explore how aromatic plants and spices add vibrancy to beer, with flavors evoking “bright” or “dark” qualities through cultural and sensory associations. The discussion touches on “phantom smells”—aromas shaped by personal experience or genetics—and how subtle spices evoke familiar feelings. Garrett shares favorites like Pilsners and Belgian Saisons, likening beer’s diversity to music and the rich experiences it offers for those who explore it.
How Can We Make A Better Concrete Jungle
By Gayil Nalls
November 1, 2024
How can future cities be both durable and in harmony with our planet’s ecosystems? Transforming concrete production is essential to building sustainable cities that support Earth’s health. Innovative, eco-friendly alternatives to traditional concrete are already reducing carbon emissions, conserving resources, and promoting long-term resilience.
Cementing Change: How Ginger Dosier’s Biomason is Paving a Greener Path
By Erum Azeez Khan
November 1, 2024
On the Grow Everything podcast, Erum Azeez Khan introduces Ginger Dosier, co-founder of Biomason, to discuss her groundbreaking bio-engineered cement. Dosier shares how her bacteria-based process “grows” cement, drastically reducing CO₂ emissions compared to traditional cement production. Her eco-friendly innovation offers a promising solution to a major environmental challenge.
Eat More Plants: Recipes
Vegetable Tian
By Chef Romain Delacretaz, Table Marine, Nice, France
November 1, 2024
A vegetable tian is a traditional dish from Provence, France, made with thinly sliced summer vegetables arranged in a layered pattern and baked slowly in the oven. Typically, it is prepared in a shallow earthenware dish, which allows the vegetables to roast evenly, developing a beautifully caramelized top layer. While a mandoline is often used to achieve uniform slices, chef Romain Delacretaz of Table Marine in Nice, France, prefers using a knife, emphasizing the importance of technique and precision.
Issue 40: October 2024
Microbial Aromas Might Save Crops from Drought
Ruth Schmidt
October 1, 2024
What role do microbial aromas play in a plant’s defensive mechanisms? Microbial terpenes produced by fungi, protists, and bacteria may help plants survive droughts by stimulating the plants’ defense mechanisms.
Can Trees Heal You?
By Catlin Chandler
October 1, 2024
Drawing on scientific research, Chandler explains how exposure to natural environments can lower cortisol levels, boost cognitive performance, and enhance emotional resilience. By framing these insights within the broader concept of nature therapy, she encourages readers to reflect on the healing power of trees and the intrinsic connection between human health and the natural world.
The Art of The Brew: Brewing Tradition and Cultural Memory
By Gayil Nalls
October 1, 2024
Oliver reflects on the intricate ties between brewing techniques and the preservation of cultural memory. Oliver, who has long been a champion of reviving historical brewing practices, discusses how beer has evolved not just as a beverage, but as an integral part of human civilization.
The Allure of Goth Gardens: A Symphony of Darkness and Beauty
By Gayil Nalls
October 1, 2024
Gardens have long been spaces of serenity and life, but a new aesthetic has emerged, embracing a more mysterious and evocative appeal—the Goth Garden. Rich in deep hues, twisted forms, and sometimes a haunting elegance, Goth Gardens invites us to explore a space where the boundaries between life and death blur, echoing the Gothic tradition of romanticizing the dark and the sublime.
Eat More Plants: Recipes
Spinach Pasta
By John Steele
October 1, 2024
This nutritious dish is a great option for those looking to add a boost of vitamins and minerals, such as iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C. The taste of spinach blends seamlessly with other ingredients, making it a versatile and healthy choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. It pairs well with all types of pasta, including spaghetti, penne, or fettuccine.
Issue 39: September 2024
Beer Domesticated Man
By Gloria Dawson
September 1, 2024
Early man chose pints over pastry. The domestication of wild grains has played a major role in human evolution, facilitating the transition from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle to one based on agriculture.
Viriditas: Musings on Magical Plants
By Margaux Crump
September 1, 2024
Achillea millefolium, widely recognized as yarrow, has a deep-rooted history and rich folklore. Revered for its medicinal properties and mystical associations, this resilient herb has been known by many names over the centuries.
Plants, Psychodiversity, and the Paranormal
By Jake Eshelman
September 1, 2024
Plants exemplify the ecological principle of reciprocity, teaching us to live harmoniously with our surroundings. They serve as a living model for community and interconnectedness. With this understanding, we dive into this discussion with Dr. Jack Hunter.
Eat More Plants: Recipes
Raspberry Balsamic Dressing
By Diane Reiss
September 1, 2024
Marine mammal cognitive psychologist Diane Reiss shares her recipe version for Raspberry Balsamic Dressing, a delightful example of how to add versatility and flavor to your favorite seasonal salads. This recipe can easily be adapted with any fruit jam of your choice.
Issue 38: August 2024
The Benefits of Buying Wedding Flowers Locally
By Gayil Nalls
August 1, 2024
Regional flowers carry a distinct character, each bloom telling an authentic story of the unique landscape, and bringing the comforting scents of home – perhaps reminding the couple of important milestones in their relationship.
Beauty in Decomposition: The Environmental Message of Compost
By David Strunk
August 1, 2024
Goodpasture’s series of photographs, Compost, is made up of over 350 images of decaying fruits, vegetation, and dead animals. The inspiration behind the number of pictures is a connection to the protest group 350.org, founded by activist author Bill McKibben.
Eat More Plants: Recipes
Sprouted Pumpkin Seed Salad
By Actor Matthew Modine
August 1, 2024
Modine’s youthful appearance and energy are no accident. Primarily a vegan, Modine consumes a diet rich in cruciferous vegetables and emphasizes the importance of eating organic and non-GMO foods. He also practices regular fasting and enjoys creating delicious plant-based meals in his kitchen. Here, he shares one of his versatile favorites.
Issue 37: July 2024
Fields of Color, Culture, and Calm
By Gayil Nalls
July 1, 2024
The fields of Lavandula angustifolia in Provence, France, are not just a visual and olfactory delight but a symbol of the region’s rich cultural heritage.
Eat More Plants: Recipes
Lychee Ceviche with Rose Petals
By Culinarian Mary Munro
July 1, 2024
Ceviche is a delightful dish, perfect for warm summer evenings. Traditionally made with fish, this easy vegan variation features the subtle brine of hearts of palm paired magically with lychee.
Issue 36: June 2024
Issue 35: May 2024
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Spicy Maki
May 1, 2024
We are particularly smitten with Adeline Jadot and her eco-contribution of Spicy Maki to Eat
More Plants this month. It not only resonates with our Ocean focus, but the artist also has a lot of radical ideas about food. Join Adeline Jadot in savoring the flavors of compassion and
sustainability.
Issue 34: April 2024
Eat More Plants: Recipes
Bucatini with Chestnut Mushrooms and Pea Tendril Pistou
March 1, 2023
Chef Wyatt Anthony Piazza, executive chef of vegetable-forward Philadelphia Restaurant, Kiddo, shares the recipe for one of his pasta dishes. Bucatini with Chestnut Mushrooms and Pea Tendril Pistou is a favorite at Kiddo and is vibrant in both taste and color.
Issue 33: March 2024
Eat More Plants: Recipes
Organic Spinach and Vegetable Empanada
March 1, 2023
Spinach dough filled with organic vegetables au gratin and vegan coconut cheese. Over seasoned creole bean puree and served with ajillo paste (not spicy). Garnished with dots of creamy avocado and circles of fresh holy leaf, caviar quenelle, and sprouts from our garden.
Issue 32: February 2024
Eat More Plants: Recipes
White Bean Soup with Rosemary
February 1, 2023
Starting with a medley of fresh celery, onions, carrots, garlic, and an abundance of fragrant herbs, I tailor the quantities based on whether the soup is intended for pure enjoyment or to serve as a revitalizing elixir.
Issue 31: January 2024
Astronaut Nicole Stott’s Earthrise Moment
By Gayil Nalls
January 1, 2023
In this interview, former astronaut Nicole Stott, draws insightful parallels between the collaborative problem-solving dynamics of space missions and the challenges we face on Earth.
Why Is Everything an Orchid?
By Sofia Quaglia
January 1, 2023
Despite their unique, diverse, and very specialized evolutionary adaptations, here’s why orchids continue to elude science—including efforts to save them.
Eat More Plants: Recipes
The Germinator Mocktail & Seeds of Intention
January 1, 2023
Treat yourself to Mary Munro’s rejuvenating elixir, and elevate your feel-good status and maybe even your life’s direction.
Issue 30: December 2023
Myths and Legends of Cornwall
By Olivia Mermagen
December 1, 2023
Drawing from her own experience discovering the history of Cornwall, a county in England, she reflects on how stories and legends of the land shaped her understanding of the natural world.
Finding Food Security In Your Garden
By Maria Rodale
December 1, 2023
She describes how we can grow delicious, natural, and exciting ingredients in our gardens so that we might make meals that comfort us during trying times.
Eat More Plants: Recipes
Confessions Holiday Cocktail
December 1, 2023
The Cocktail Renaissance over the past couple of decades has not just taken place in the United States, it has happened in Europe too. The art of great craft mocktails and cocktails has elevated human connections. Over drinks, interesting people who take a while to loosen up, and say interesting things. This might be partially true with a drink titled Confession, created by Confessions, a new bar in Brussels.
Issue 29: November 2023
Lanternflies, Kudzu, and Humans
By Sam Stoeltje
November 1, 2023
Climate change is forcing plants, animals, and insects to move in search of supportive
habitats. Sam Stoeltje reflects on invasion biology and the stigmatizing label of ‘invasive’ species.
Eat More Plants: Recipes
Lima Bean Curry
November 1, 2023
Talk about a melting pot! Mauritian cuisine is a unique blend of many culinary traditions and in this month’s Eat More Plants, you find an inspired recipe that will leave you
feeling happy and satisfied, from Mauritian chef, Siva Perumal, of La Maison des Anciens de l’ULB, an alumni restaurant at Université Libre de Bruxelles. You’ll want to
make Chef Perumal’s tasty and super healthy vegan Lima Bean Curry a family staple.
Issue 28: October 2023
What Plants Are Saying About Us
By Amanda Gefter
October 1, 2023
What if our brain is not the root of cognition? Some researchers believe that plants are key to understanding how the human mind works.
Issue 27: September 2023
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Aussie Energy Balls
By Maria Rodale
September 1, 2023
This environmentally sustainable treat is delicious, nutritious, and open to endless variations.
Issue 26: August 2023
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Late Bloomer Cocktail
By Tessa Liebman
August 1, 2023
This original, aromatic, floral treasure will complement any steamy summer day or evening!
Issue 25: July 2023
Mugwort
By Maria Rodale
July 1, 2023
Learn all about the inspirational plant in this excerpt from the author’s new book, Love Nature Magic.
Issue 24: June 2023
The White Album
By John Steele
June 1, 2023
Discover these close-up photographs revealing plants and flowers’ remarkable infrastructure.
Issue 23: May 2023
Issue 22: April 2023
The Goddess & The Rose
By Nuri McBride
April 1, 2023
Read the story of Inanna, the Mesopotamian goddess of love, fertility, sexuality, war, political power, and law, and her symbol, The Rose.
Issue 21: March 2023
Ecological Kinship Makes Scents
By Jake Eshelman
March 1, 2023
Our contributing editor of ecological thinking shares his observations of the Orchid Bee (euglossine bees) from his time in the tropical forests of Costa Rica and probes the emotional relationship we have with them.
How Does Your Garden Grow?
By Véronique Firkusny
March 1, 2023
One the most sustainable and rewarding things you can do is grow your food, and if you’re aiming to plant your best garden yet, don’t miss this interview with Vivian Berry, Cultivator and Steward of Berry Farmz.
Energy is a Form Giver
A Conversation with R. Randall Vosbeck, FAIA
By Liz Macklin
March 1, 2023
Architects play a vital role in energy conservation and in combating climate change. Some have felt a deep responsibility to our environment their whole lives and have been highly influential in the growth of sustainable building.
The Power of Weeds to End Hunger in an Uncertain Climate
By Lewis Ziska
March 1, 2023
Many weeds are beautiful plants with valuable nutritional and medicinal benefits. They have characteristics that enhance their survival, and they also hold genetic characteristics that are helping us make swifter adaptions to prevail against climate change.
March: Learning to See
By Gayil Nalls, Liz Macklin, and Karen Bauer
March 1, 2023
In part one of a series that will run from March to October, we will inspire you with a lesson, a process of seeing and practical drawing instructions. Benefit from insights from John Ruskin (1819-1900) one of the best art practitioners and teachers who thought it was the artists job to observe the reality of nature.
Issue 20: February 2023
Issue 19: January 2023
How are the Bees
By Lois Parshley
January 1, 2023
Despite awareness efforts, bees are still stressed and dying from pesticides and habitat loss, making them more susceptible to parasites, diseases and viruses.
Eat More Plants: Recipes
Pea Coffee
January 1, 2023
Try a coffee alternative that can really boost your health without caffeine.
Issue 18: December 2022
A Voice for the Trees
By Mary Ellen Hannibal
December 1, 2022
An interview with Shyla Raghav, Conservation International’s leading expert on climate change.
The Real Cost of Planting Trees
By Lauren E. Oakes
December 1, 2022
Learn how careful monitoring and up-front investment are necessary to ensure reforestation efforts yield benefits for communities and biodiversity.
Monet’s Garden in Giverny
By Gayil Nalls
December 1, 2022
This photographic essay captures iconic living floral scenes that still evoke the original sources of inspiration for the artist’s famous impressionist paintings.
Issue 17: November 2022
New in this issue…
Eat More Plants: Recipes
As part of a sustainable, greener, plant-filled lifestyle, we need to join others in cutting our meat consumption so that we cut greenhouse emissions and decrease climate change. To excite us to eat more plants, which also has wonderful beneficial effects for our own health, we need to prepare more satisfying meatless meals. To help us achieve this, we are inviting some spectacular people from the culinary community to contribute easy recipes that stimulate the senses. To launch this effort, award-winning food writer, Mark Bittman, has contributed a recipe so flavorful and aromatic that you could even skip the pumpkin pie!
November 2022 Articles:
Drizzle
By Catie Leonard
November 1, 2022
The artist reflects on the influence of generational family living, and connects with her roots by sharing a photographic handbook of dried and pressed flower specimens.
Issue 16: October 2022
In this issue of Plantings, Alina Fresquez Patrick, photographer, poet, documentation and political science researcher, contributes three articles, her own beautiful photo essay created in Cuba exploring plants and the crossovers of the senses, and the articles by Victoria Barbarito and Annie Stowe Mickum, investigating the beauty, importance and benefits of our friends—plants.
Worldly Realities and Our Shared Home
By Gayil Nalls
October 1, 2022
The First International Plant Health Conference brought together conservationists from all over the world to discuss scientific, technical, and regulatory issues related to the health of plants.
Copal & the Day of the Dead
By Nuri McBride
October 1, 2022
Copal is a clean and piney scented resin, that is often referred to as Mexican frankincense. Learn how this aroma nurtures the relationship between the living and the dead.
El Color De
By Alina Fresquez Patrick
October 1, 2022
The photographer and poet finds healing through immersion in nature.
Plants, Birthing, and Healing
By Victoria Barbarito
October 1, 2022
Read about how herbs are used in the recovery from vaginal birth, to support lactation, regulate hormones, and offer emotional comfort during the unpredictability of the postpartum experience.
Issue 15: September 2022
Pigs and Avocados
By Viktorie Hanišová
September 1, 2022
The novelist discusses building sustainable lifestyles in urban spaces like Prague, with the founder of Pastvina, the largest community garden in the Czech Republic.
Chinatown
By Shina Tsershiuan Peng (彭澤萱)
September 1, 2022
Following the scents of jasmine tea, juicy rambutans, and herbal medicine shops, the photographer depicts her journey finding home in Chinatown through smell.
Issue 14: August 2022
A Mission to Save Farming
By Gayil Nalls
August 1, 2022
Kathleen Finlay, President of Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming, talks about her life-long commitment to the environment and human health.
Predicting the Future of Earth’s Forests
By Stuart J. Davies
August 1, 2022
Right now, forests play a crucial role in mitigating climate change by absorbing greenhouse gases, but will forest sequestration rates stay the same as the effects of climate change increase?
Summer Fever Dream
By Alina Fresquez Patrick
August 1, 2022
Through the narrative voice of an analog photographer, summer scenes carry on under the blanket of heat that is scorching the American South and the Caribbean.
Issue 13: July 2022
Save the Soil
By Sadhguru
July 1, 2022
Sadhguru is turning the world’s attention to our soil, inspiring 4 billion people to support policy changes safeguarding, nurturing, and sustaining soil.
Issue 12: June 2022
When Plants Go to War
By Mike Newland
June 1, 2022
Plants may appear tranquil but they are under almost constant bombardment from pests. In the fight against insects, plants have evolved an arsenal of ingenious invisible chemical defenses.
Issue 11: May 2022
The Narcissus in Art
By Clara Muller
May 1, 2022
Learn about the artistic traditions around the Auvergne narcissus across time, regions and cultures.
Issue 10: April 2022
Issue 9: March 2022
What’s Behind Japan’s Moss Obsession
By Mako Nozu and Brian Thompson • March 1, 2022
Japan has a deep love of calming, ancient, and serene moss environments. Much like cherry blossom viewing, a movement for moss viewing parties and moss-themed everything has taken off in the country.
Issue 8: February 2022
In this issue of Plantings, global culture writer and member of WS/C Board of Advisors, Braden Bjella, currently based in Tbilisi, Georgia, shines in his role as our inaugural Guest Editor. This February, Braden takes us to regions across Eastern Europe and Central Asia with an article collection of interviews, stories, and images, bringing knowledge and awareness of our world and its beauty. He introduces us to environmental thinkers, innovators, and trailblazers from Romania, Albania, Germany, Georgia, Russia, and Kyrgyzstan, who are taking actions to protect their part of the world. Each interview illuminates efforts at the forefront of progress during these challenging times, creating hope for us all.
Berlin’s Bog as Metaphor—or Why We All Live in the Bog
February 1, 2022
Frances Braden of the collective COVEN Berlin tells us that the idea that cities are separate from nature is a construct that is not real, as she explores the beauty of bogs, using both their power and their destruction as a metaphor for the Internet, life, and more.
Russia’s 99recycle is Bringing Recycling Home
February 1, 2022
The Russian label 99Recycle turns the nation’s garbage into trendy bags and outfits. Its environmentally conscious entrepreneur, CEO, and co-founder, Anton Rykachevsky details the company’s history, the problems they face, and their plans for the future.
Meet Your Trash
February 1, 2022
Kyrgyz artist and curator Bermet Borubaeva, who helped launch a trash festival detailing the problem of garbage in Kyrgyzstan, talks about her work and what people in the West should know about the problems of the East.
Issue 7: January 2022
Pétrichor
By Clara Muller • January 1, 2022
Poetry that amplifies our connection to the natural world and its range of emotions that defines the human experience.
Scent and the Male Orchid Bee: A talk with Hsurae
By Gayil Nalls • January 1, 2022
Male orchid bees are perfume makers. They collect scents from floral and fetid objects to compose their perfume which they then store in special organs on the back of their hind legs. A practitioner of BioArt has preserved a form of this fragrance using the science of attraction.
Issue 6: December 2021
Guided by Plant Voices
By Steve Paulson • December 1, 2021
An Interview with plant ecologist Monica Gagliano who knows plants are sensitive, feeling beings.
Issue 5: November 2021
Learning to Speak Shrub
By Elizabeth Preston • November 1, 2021
An introduction to some thought-provoking ideas about how plants use molecular code to communicate and survive.
Human Tendencies
By Amos Zeeberg, Jonathon Keats & Brandon Keim • November 1, 2021
With good humor, the writers tell us about the traits we share with plants and animals.
Two Poems
By Judith McConnell Steele • November 1, 2021
A guide in poetry through the wilds of Idaho.
Issue 4: October 2021
A Fragrance Medicine Wheel Garden
By E. Barrie Kavasch • October 1, 2021
American Indian Medicine Wheel Gardens are an ancient and powerful way of creating a sacred planting space and working with natural energies for healing and renewal.
Who Picks Whom?
By Jake Eshelman • October 1, 2021
Through photography and poetry, an artist and visual researcher explores the relationship between people, plants and magic, as told through the work and practice of aTexas-based witch, occult herbalist and microbiologist.
Issue 3: September 2021
Bee battles: why our native pollinators are losing the war
By Kelsey K. Graham • September 1, 2021
As global commerce grows, the movement of goods is occurring at ever-faster rates. And with increased global trade comes the spread of non-native species. This includes invasive insects that are making life difficult for domestic bees.
Issue 2: August 2021
Why Do Flowers Smell?
By Richard Harkess • July 1, 2021
Animal pollinators can carry pollen from one flower’s stigma to another flower’s ovule as they forage for food
Issue 1: July 2021
Rising Levels of Carbon Dioxide: It’s personal
By Lewis Ziska • July 1, 2021
A large majority of people, even in the United States, recognize climate change as real, but the percent who are actively changing their lifestyle, aggressively fighting to prevent climate change is much smaller. Why?
One Thing We Could All Do To Make a Difference
By Gayil Nalls and the WS/C Advisory Board • July 1, 2021
I asked WS/C’s knowledgeable Board of Advisors who have diverse expertise and perspectives to name one thing they think we all can do to make a difference. This is what they said.
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