Subscribe to The Renaissance Garden Guy Zoopharmacognosy: How Animals Use Medication to Heal Themselves We, as human beings, spend probably more time (and more money) than we’d prefer at our local pharmacy. When we’re sick (or trying to not get sick), we medicate. But what do other species do when they’re not feeling well? How […]
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Subscribe to The Renaissance Garden Guy Our Sense of Direction The realization that my sense of direction is not all just a matter of north, south, east and west has been discombobulating. Is it just me? By Lisa Louis Our Sense of Direction Lisa Louis When we are very young, before language powerfully reshapes our
Subscribe to The Renaissance Garden Guy Pleuroflammula tuberculosa: A Mushroom Mystery Solved There is a story behind every mushroom. Pleuroflammula tuberculosa just needed a couple of centuries to complete one. By Ann Simpson Once upon a time there was a mushroom that didn’t seem to exist, even though there were those that had claimed to
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Subscribe to The Renaissance Garden Guy The Cherry Tree (Small Things) Cherry blossoms carry almost a mythical significance in Japan. That special magic exists on other shores as well. By Lisa Louis The Cherry Tree (Small Things) Lisa Louis During my five and a half years living in Kyoto in my twenties, it was impossible
Subscribe to The Renaissance Garden Guy “The Paths We Cross” by Guest Writer Lisa Louis “The Paths We Cross” by guest writer Lisa Louis is a sterling example of the work for which the copiously talented, San Francisco based author is known best: gorgeous, evocative writing on universally relevant subject matter. Greetings RGG readers and
Subscribe to The Renaissance Garden Guy Mycology, British Columbian Style: Ann in Bridge Lake Returns! Extremely talented and a relentless researcher, mycologist Ann Simpson, returns to The RGG with the Hi-Res lowdown on some of the most beautiful and surreal low growers on the planet – the fabulous fungi of Bridge Lake, British Columbia. Yep,
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Subscribe to The Renaissance Garden Guy Dayle Olson Discusses the Magic of Zines The acclaimed poet and writer returns to The Renaissance Garden Guy for a twelve-question interview with her glorious miniature zines (rhymes with “means”) as the topic. We’ll get to know her own creative process, and much, much more as I press Dayle
Subscribe to The Renaissance Garden Guy Reflections on a Natural World: Three Works by Guest Poet Dayle Olson This week, guest poet Dayle Olson returns to The Renaissance Garden Guy with three short works that brilliantly – and lovingly – demonstrate her keen awareness, appreciation, and respect for the natural world’s glories, no matter their
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Subscribe to The Renaissance Garden Guy “The Marfan Man” by Guest Writer Eva Newcastle “The Marfan Man” by guest writer Eva Newcastle marks the supremely talented novelist’s debut here on The Renaissance Garden Guy. You’ll not soon forget this brilliant, achingly beautiful short story. Greetings, readers and subscribers. I’m honored and thrilled to welcome a
Subscribe to The Renaissance Garden Guy Nature’s Grace: Guest Poet Dayle Olson’s Wondrous Reflections Nature’s grace is indeed the subject of guest poet Dayle Olson’s reflections in today’s very special feature. The acclaimed published poet makes her debut on The Renaissance Garden Guy with her contribution of two profoundly beautiful works that thoughtfully celebrate some
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