Episode 53: Femme Fatales & The Devil’s Cherries - Belladonna
This week we’re digging into cosmetic turned conspirator- Belladonna. If empowered ladies, wacky medical history, ancient makeup, or valkyries are your vibe, you won't want to miss this one.
Episode 52: Forbidden Fruit + Stabby Spoons- Grapefruit
This week we’re digging into the bitterly sour contradiction of the citrus world- grapefruit! If you like botanical bafflement, medical mind-benders, and wild victorian displays of wealth, you’ll want to tune in.
Wayward Water & Wishful Washing- Witch Hazel
This week we're digging in to a well known favorite you're likely to stumble upon in cosmetic isles and chilly hikes alike- Witch Hazel.
Episode 50: Tim Burton Bushes & Watchful Weeds- Baneberry
Ever get the sense you’re being watched on a walk? Well, it just might be this week’s focus- Baneberry, aka Doll Eyes. This North American Native is sure to fill you with dread and delight.
Episode 49: Delightful Delirium & Literal Ragers- Hellebore
In this episode we dig deep into a beautiful bloom that's more hardy than it looks- Hellebore. Between it's own personal variety of Black Death and it's...creative use in times of war, I think it will have you under it's spell in no time.
Episode 48: Guardian Goblins + Botanical Betrothals-Edelweiss
This week we dig into another underdog and symbol of a nation- Edelweiss! If Goblins, die-hard romantic gestures, and historical stories of strength are your thing, you”ll really dig this episode!
Episode 44: Merciless Mastodons & Slippery Slopes- Cranberry
Curious about how the heck cranberries made their way to your holiday feast AND medicine cabinet? We’ve got answers to those, and other questions you didn’t even know you had on this week’s episode. We’ll dive into massive mastodon dictatorships, ancient cliff bars, and so much more! Whether you know cranberries as a fruit, medicine, or music group, you’ll want to tune in.
Episode 43: Persephone's Plight & Tasty Treasure - Pomegranate
In this Episode we’re digging into the unofficial fruit of shipwrecks and sinners- pomegranate. We'll be discussing botanical metal bands, messed up Greek mythology, medicinal fun facts, hippo teeth, and so much more. If you like episodes heavy on the folklore and fun facts, you definitely won’t want to miss this one!
Episode 42: Fall Fashionistas & Pretty Pesticide- Chrysanthemums
Mum’s the word on this week’s episode as we dig into a fall favorite and highly requested plant- chrysanthemums- a plant with almost as many contradictions as it has petals.
Episode 41: Whimpering Werewolves & Deadly Drool- Wolfsbane
In our final episode of the potion mini-series we dig into a plant with a history almost as mysterious as it's blooms - Wolfsbane. If you need a cure for lycanthropy, or just a little extra intrigue in your garden, this one's got you covered!
Episode 40: Vampiric Vulgarities & Wicked Worms- Garlic
This week we continue our potion mini-series with everyone's favorite Allium- Garlic! We'll dig in to all of the history you're hoping for and then some...everything from real-life vampires, piggish party crashers, and anti-parasitic palate cleansers. If you like episodes heavy on history AND science, this one is for you!
Episode 38: Pigeon Steeped Potions & Weary Wildflowers- Houndstongue and Trout Lilly
This week we continue on in our potion mini-series with Tongue of Dog and Adder's Fork- two plant-y potion ingredients you've probably stumbled across without ever even knowing.
Episode 36: Popped Collars & Fillet of Fenny Snake- Jack-in-the-Pulpit
This week we are digging into yet another plant-y potion ingredient- Jack-In-The-Pulpit- a North American wildflower sure to bring out your inner Goth.
Episode 35: Macbeth's Medley & Eye of Newt- Mustard
Dig into eye of newt- more commonly known as mustard - as we explore the ingredients of Macbeth's infamous potion.
Episode 34: Poor Man's Pepper & The Devil's Plaything- Yarrow
This week we’re digging into a plant with as many uses as it has leaves- Yarrow! If you like old time-y beverage facts and medicines, or hearing about how hellraisers throughout history used plants to have a little fun, this one’s for you!
Episode 33: Witch-Killing Ordeals & A Botanical Juror - The Calabar Bean
Meet the bean used to not only determine if someone was a witch, but is also currently saving eyes & guts- the Calabar Bean!