Dried spice berries from the native plant Lindera benzoin can serve as a lovely hat garnish, or as a tasty snack for black bears.

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Lindera benzoin

When it comes to hard-neck and soft-necked garlic, there are lots of cultivars to choose from.

Garlic cultivars

Host Amanda McNulty explains the difference between the two types of garlic.

Soft-necked and hard-necked garlic

Historically, garlic was thought to be one of the most effective medicines we had; today, it's extremely popular as an herbal supplement.

The medicinal uses of garlic

Historians estimate that garlic has been used medicinally for seven thousand years.

Garlic: a legendary plant

Fall is the time for planting some of our favorite vegetables.

Planting fall vegetables

Host Amanda McNulty is amazed to discover the dietary habits of the average black bear.

A black bear's diet

Why do hunters value black bears? Host Amanda McNulty explains.

Black bear hunting season

While staying near North Carolina's Bat Cave, host Amanda McNulty experiences a food theft.

The two little pigs

Host Amanda McNulty explains why white oak acorns are preferred by foragers over red oak acorns.

White oak acorns vs. red oak acorns

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Lindera benzoin

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Garlic cultivars

Soft-necked and hard-necked garlic

The medicinal uses of garlic

Garlic: a legendary plant

Planting fall vegetables

A black bear's diet

Black bear hunting season

The two little pigs

Lindera benzoin

White oak acorns vs. red oak acorns