Posts by Emily Simon

There’s nothing like biting into a juicy, sweet mango—unless it’s unripe and disappointingly tart. I’ve been there, standing in the grocery store, staring at a pile of mangoes, unsure which...

Imagine adding fresh, vibrant greens to your meals in just 7 to 21 days. These tiny plants, harvested when their first leaves appear, pack up to 40x more nutrients than their mature versions. I first...

While exploring wildlife reserves last summer, I became curious about how peafowl maintain their striking beauty. My research revealed their diets are far more diverse than I’d imagined. These...

I’ll never forget the first time I spotted one of these creatures in my garden. Its slender body froze mid-step, front legs folded like it was deep in thought. Little did I know, that...

When I first started raising hens, I couldn’t help but wonder about their daily routines, including how often chickens lay eggs. How many fresh eggs would my flock produce? What factors influence...

I’ve always been fascinated by how groundhogs—also called woodchucks or whistle pigs—navigate their world. These fluffy rodents aren’t just burrow experts; their diet is surprisingly diverse....