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A CAFFEINE ALTERNATIVE WITH A KICK Widely used in Africa, kola nut had a definite caffeine-like kick to it, which lasted some hours.

Its taste wasn't so bad, on a scale which has kratom, for example, as one of the most disgusting. However, the powdery constitution of my supply, which failed to dissolve properly, didn't make for a particularly pleasant beverage either.

Perhaps stating the obvious, it isn’t the best idea to consume it at night.

Widely used in Africa, kola nut had a definite caffeine-like kick to it, which lasted some hours. Perhaps it isn't the best idea to consume it at night.

Phipps to Host Glasshouse Happy Hours for Young Professionals

Pittsburgh, Pa.—On April 9, from 6 – 8 p.m., Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, in partnership with the Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project (PUMP), will host Glasshouse Happy Hours, a 21 + event for young professionals, featuring specialty drinks, inspired bites and dynamic special guests. This event is the second of three socials held throughout the year, each with a different theme and…

Phipps Spring Flower Show Showers Bring a Bounty of Flowers

Pittsburgh, Pa. — This year Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is taking the old adage “April showers bring May flowers” to new heights as the theme of Spring Flower Show 2015. After another cold Pittsburgh winter, the exhibit, opening on March 14, will, in fact, be the perfect reward for the senses as it celebrates rain and its important role in the natural world with a bevy of bright…

Phipps and Green Building Alliance Welcome Natural Turf Expert Charles Osborne, Jr. to Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pa. — On March 17, 2015, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and Green Building Alliance will present Natural Turf Management: Healthy Landscapes for Healthy People and Ecosystems with nationally renowned expert Charles “Chip” Osborne, Jr. This half-day training event for school and municipal managers, land care professionals, and home gardeners will cover turf and soil science;…