The tiniest seed of the mustard plant is loaded with flavour. So, too, do the fables of religious and secular literature imbue the seed with greatness. In Buddhist teachings, the mustard seed is used ...

We have a technique in the social work/counseling field called exposure therapy. The basics are that you slowly expose yourself to what makes you anxious and basically build up a tolerance or ability ...

Garlic and mustard are staples in my house. We love the intense bold flavors. But garlic mustard, now that is a whole other beast. It’s a plant, Alliaria petiolate, and it’s a highly invasive and ...

In desert ecosystems, plant species coexist by growing and flowering at different times, cued by rainfall and other triggers. This diversity strengthens community stability. The invasive Sahara ...

The forests and prairies of Illinois have a new line of defense against harmful non-native plants. On Oct. 1, the Illinois ...

On a bright and sunny afternoon on Saturday, May 15, a group of volunteers gathered with a singular mission: Pull a weed called garlic mustard. Grasping the tall green stem with broad leaves and small ...