The golden currant is a Missouri native shrub that is quite wonderful in early springtime. It literally bursts forth with a profusion of yellow fragrant blossoms. I took this photo in mid-March. By ...

These buttery almond cookies, infused with lemon, are simultaneously crisp (from the butter) and chewy (currants), an unusual feat for a cookie. They're made with all-purpose flour and almond flour, ...

Reid Whittlesey, restoration director for Rio Grande Return, carries shrubs across the Santa Fe River during a planting session along the banks Wednesday. Whittlesey and his team worked in various ...