Interview with Horticulturalist, Fritz Kollmann Fritz Kollmann has been Red Butte Gardens’ horticulturalist for almost nine years. He manages, cares for and designs certain areas of the Gardens. When speaking with Fritz, his positive energy and love for plants inspires. What herbs do you recommend people try other than the basics, such as basil and rosemary? I re … [Read more...]
The Happy Pill Myth
Is there a better way to health and wellness other than swallowing mind-numbing anti-depressants? Utah: The best snow on earth, world-renowned mountains, red rock, lakes and glorious rivers; home to outdoor enthusiasits and artists, and world-headquarters of the Mormon Church. Yet Utah is also home to more people prescribed antidepressants than any other place in the world. W … [Read more...]
Lavender Fields of Deceit?
Driving into Mona, Utah on I-15 the fragrance of fresh lavender through an open car window is enchanting. Just fifteen minutes from all of the construction madness in and around Utah County, remnants of road-rage and stress fade away as the vast expanse of farms begins to unfold. From early spring through September breathtaking rows of majestic purple lavender extend like a … [Read more...]