Zecora had taught Macintosh and the Apples in turn, taught them what she knew and had learned. How to combine herbs, roots, and leaves into combinations that would heal the sick or injured, help plants grow stronger and faster, or just make a good meal taste better. She also showed the ways of her forest: how to deal with certain creatures, safe paths through it and, with a pointed look towards Macintosh, which leaves, fruits and berries were safe to eat and which weren't.