Marie McKinseyMay 1, 20163 minCascara Might Not Kill You, But...You may remember this exchange between Master Raymond and Claire at his apothecary shop, in which he explains his clever solution for the pr
Marie McKinseySep 25, 20153 minVariegated Holly: Plant Badge of the Clan MacKenzieClan MacKenzie symbols: The crest with the clan motto; a MacKenzie tartan in the background; and sprigs of variegated holly, the clan plan
Marie McKinseySep 18, 20153 minIt's All About YEWBesides this scene in DIA, yews have another Outlander connection: the European yew is the plant badge of the Clan Fraser. It is said that m
Marie McKinseyApr 25, 20155 minThis Bud's For You - CannabisSo what IS the difference between hemp and ganja (or marijuana)? Botanically, they are the same plant. Both are cultivars of Cannabis sativ
Marie McKinseyJan 24, 20154 minBlack Hellebores and A Little Girl's TearsI love hellebores. I have been growing them for years. They are highly prized in the gardening community for their exotic flowers and the fa
Marie McKinseyOct 12, 20143 minGrinding CornWhen Dougal MacKenzie told Claire in The Wedding episode of Outlander that he was tickled by the thought of grinding her corn, the remark pr