It’s hard to say where in the world Sunflowers are best-loved, or in which culture they are most deeply rooted. Between 1-2 million years old, they are native to the Americas but also have a long history of cultivation in other parts of the world. Considered the “fourth sister” by eastern Indigenous Americans, this Asteraceae…
In the northern hemisphere, pumpkin-picking season has come to a close. Cucurbita pepo (as it’s botanically called) comes to full maturity around September, and is a fall-decorating staple throughout October and November. While the flesh inside is disregarded or used for pumpkin pies during the holidays, the seeds inside are taken to be replanted, roasted…
