Why Moringa Comes Back So Fast
Moringa drops its leaves but never really stops working. Here's what's happening inside the stem when the tree looks bare, and why it matters for growers in the South.
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What Mullein Does for the Lungs
Mullein has a long tradition of helping with chest and throat complaints. Here's what the plant is, how we harvest and dry it on our Alabama farm, and how to...
On the farm with Greg
From Tree to Bag: How We Process Moringa After the Harvest
The cut is just the beginning.When we pollard the moringa trees in late spring, we're walking away with armloads of branches. Each one is loaded with tiny leaves, and all...
How We Manage Our Moringa Trees Through the Season
Every June, I walk out to the moringa rows with a pair of loppers and cut the trees back. Hard. The whole row, one after another, working my way down...
Why the Disclaimer Is on Every Label
That FDA disclaimer on every herb label isn't a warning that the product doesn't work. Here's what it actually means and why it's there.
What Mullein Does for the Lungs
Mullein has a long tradition of helping with chest and throat complaints. Here's what the plant is, how we harvest and dry it on our Alabama farm, and how to...
We're Heading Back to Washington. Here's Why.
We're heading back to Washington DC on June 8. Third trip. Bread for the World is sponsoring us again. On June 10 we walk into congressional offices to make the...
Wild Harvested Mullein vs. Commercial Supplements: What the Label Won't Tell You
What the supplement label won't tell you. Why wild harvested mullein from a small Alabama farm is a different thing entirely, and what to look for when you buy.
What Is Mullein, and Why Are People Using It for Lung Health?
Mullein is one of the most searched herbs of 2026. A small Alabama farm explains what it is, why people use it for lung health, and how to use it...
Dried Moringa, Proven Nutritional and Medicinal Value
Derived from the leaves of the Moringa oleifera tree, dried Moringa is a nutritional powerhouse that offers a wide range of health benefits. In this article, we delve into the...
Antioxidants and free radicals basics
The Rhizophagy Cycle: Nutrient Transfer and Oxidation In the rhizophagy cycle, symbiotic microbes (both bacteria and fungi) transfer nutrients to host plant roots. These microbes alternate between two phases: Root Intracellular...