End Of A Dynasty – GardenRant

End Of A Dynasty – GardenRant

Many years ago, in a family backyard in Alhambra, California, a 17 year old boy started propagating Camellias with the help of his mother and father. That young man’s name was Julius Nuccio. Over the last 89 years, since 1935, the Nuccio family have been responsible for growing, breeding and introducing some of the most … Read more

Spiced Nutty Butternut Squash

Spiced Nutty Butternut Squash

Butternut squash is in the Cucurbita moschata family.  Acorn, buttercup, carnival, delicata, hubbard, spaghetti, and pumpkin are also in the family.  They are called winter squash because, planted in summer and harvested in autumn, they are available throughout the winter months.  It generally grows abundantly here in the Mid-Atlantic, a good thing made better with good … Read more

Why You Should Find A Dermatologist With Your Skin Tone

Why You Should Find A Dermatologist With Your Skin Tone

For many people of color, finding a dermatologist who looks like them can be a challenge, but one that’s worth pursuing. “Of course doctors with darker skin are going to be more attuned to cultural aspects surrounding care, because they’re reading their own skin every day,” said dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry, who is Black. She … Read more