A perennial succulent with a rosette of thick, sharp-tipped, greyish-green leaves 15-40cm long. Offsets are produced freely. In summer mature plants may produce tall (2m) spikes of silvery yellow ...

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However, I’ve never seen vodka made out of agave before. A quick search suggests it’s an arrow in Dan Aykroyd’s Crystal Skull quiver, but largely an overlooked part of the spirit landscape.

Negev chamomile (Anthemis deserti) has an unseen superpower. To thrive in the deep sands of the open desert, this remarkable herb has developed a very long and extensive root system to seek out ...