Culantro: The Ultimate Cilantro Replacement
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Culantro: The Ultimate Cilantro Replacement

Culantro is not a weed in the eyes of an herbalist. It is a tough, tasty, and nutritious cilantro substitute that can be grown indoors or outdoors. Culantro also lasts longer in dishes subject to heat, so you can put it in soups and stews without it wilting like cilantro would do.

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Fir vs. Spruce: What’s the Difference?
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Fir vs. Spruce: What’s the Difference?

Conifers are a tricky group to identify. They are all evergreen, they all have needles of some sort, and many of them reproduce through their female cones that bear seeds. Now, because conifers all share these characteristics, we can use them to differentiate the genera and species of each tree.

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Unveiling the Mystery of the Mighty Douglas Fir
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Unveiling the Mystery of the Mighty Douglas Fir

Whether you are a new forager or you are a professional wanting to learn more nuances of the Douglas fir, this guide has something for you. We’ll learn how to identify this tree, where you can find it, and how to make tea from its needles.

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Italian parsley with frozen foliage that is growing in winter.