Foraging for Yamadori

Foraging for Yamadori

So, you want to learn the art of Yamadori but aren’t really sure what it is? Yamadori literally means “collecting plants in the mountains” but is loosely translated into gathering plants from the wild. The found plant specimen is then carefully and skillfully trained...
The Kombucha Craze

The Kombucha Craze

Kombucha: it’s fun to say and fun to drink—but what is it? Kombucha is nothing new really…it’s a healthy beverage originating almost 2,000 years ago, but has recently regained popularity—most certainly for its plentiful health benefits and not its slightly...
Tips On How to Photograph Butterflies

Tips On How to Photograph Butterflies

“Butterflies are a breath of beauty fluttering by….” K. D’Angelou Photographing butterflies as they dance from flower to flower is a way to capture that beauty. When you immerse yourself in the surroundings where butterflies dwell, expect to be mesmerized by the...