Lichens are a diverse group of symbiotic organisms that represent cooperation between fungal, plant and bacterial kingdoms of life. Many lichens have traditionally been used as medicines, and modern scientific research has also examined many interesting medicinally active constituents found…

No matter how much classroom knowledge one gains, nothing can replace getting into nature and using one’s organoleptic abilities to get to know our live plant allies on their own turf. This year’s themes of rooting, resting and renewal all…