Native Trees & a Bag of Weeds

Who knew Cumin, a STAPLE in Mexican food, isn't even from Mexico? Messy keeps us in our kitchen cabinet to discuss its history and benefits. Ya Boy drools over his favorite native fruit species, the wild plum! www.trees-n-weeds.com Patreon

We all know the dark side of Poison Ivy, but how many of us have ever tried to see the good in such a feared plant? Also, has nature provided us a relief? Ya Boy and Messy tag team this episode to highlight the good and bad of Toxicodendron and even chat about a plant known historically to be the most suitable opponent, Jewelweed! Trees-N-Weeds.com Patreon

It's not summer yet, but we can dream while we discuss two summer staples! Ice cream and......lemonade...but without the lemons. Messy boasts the wonders of the Flavor GOAT, Vanilla while Ya Boy talks about native species of Sumac and how it can be made into a refreshing lemonade-esque drink!  www.trees-n-weeds.com Patreon

Dilly, Dilly! Messy talks about a flavorful (and beneficial) herb that we all know well; DILL! And Ya Boy raves about his latest find from the property, the Southern Bayberry.  www.Trees-N-Weeds.com Patreon

We're seeing red this week as Messy covers what could be considered the GOAT of flowers; the Rose! And, Ya Boy chases that monkey and the weasel around the Mulberry.......tree?  www.Trees-N-Weeds.com  Patreon

What is the difference between Cilantro and Coriander? Messy fills us in! Ya Boy talks about one of his most beloved trees, the Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum), and Alabama's ancient Underwater Forest. Trees & Weeds Website Patreon

Messy talks about the culinary herb that finally stumped Ya Boy in the guessing game; PARSLEY! Ya Boy discusses the wonder of the Ghost in the Garden, the Great Maple............ American Sycamore! This was a fun one full of lore, history, and of course, all the benefits these plants have to offer! www.trees-n-weeds.com Support us on Patreon

Messy and Ya Boy get SPICY as Messy covers the many benefits of Capsicum annuum--Cayenne Pepper.  While Ya Boy sticks to the Magnolia family and discusses enamor of the ancient Tulip Tree, Liriodendron tulipifera!  www.Trees-N-Weeds.com Support us on Patreon

Two classics! One, a dinner table staple. The other, an aroma of the South. Messy helps us understand the fascination with Peppercorn, how it became a household item, and what's shakin' inside those pungent little.....berries? Ya Boy, talks traditional medicinal uses of Magnolia and how this ancient tree became the epicenter of Southern culture. www.Trees-N-Weeds.com Support Us on Patreon 

Quite a colorful episode! Messy discusses the NUMEROUS benefits of Turmeric from nutrition, medicinal benefits, to even dying clothing! Ya Boy takes another native fruit, the Blueberry! Or, now forever known to us as Star Berries! www.Trees-N-Weeds.com Olipop Support Us on Patreon