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Book Review: The Seven Step Homestead

Karen Meyers July 11, 2025 0 Comments

In her book, The Seven Step Homestead, Leah M. Webb shares her experience establishing a mini-farm in her backyard. Motivated by the desire to grow her own food as well…

Meadow Garden

Meadow Garden: Tall Native Grasses

Karen Meyers July 10, 2025 0 Comments

Tall native grasses are usually associated with the natural prairie ecosystem of central US. This area has rich loess soils and moderate rainfall of 30-35 inches per year and are…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Barber’s Diascia (Diascia barberae)

Karen July 9, 2025 0 Comments

This mat forming tender perennial is native South Africa. It is a member of the figwort family, Scrophylariaceae, that also includes butterfly bush, mullein, and nemesia. Plants grow 12″ tall…

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Plants for a Mary Garden: Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantina) “Our Lady’s Fingers”

Karen Meyers July 8, 2025 0 Comments

The name ,”Our Lady’s Fingers” for Stachys byzantina probably arose from Christian folklore and plant symbolism. The soft, velvety texture of the plant’s leaves suggests the gentle, comforting touch of…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Willowleaf Sunflower (Helianthus salicifolius)

Karen July 7, 2025 0 Comments

Willowleaf sunflower is a clump forming perennial native to south-central US, primarily in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas where it grows in limestone prairies and rocky outcrops. It is a…

Garden Books

Book Review: The Secret World of Plants

Karen Meyers July 4, 2025 0 Comments

The Secret World of Plants by Ben Hoare explores the plant kingdom through the unique stories of over 100 amazing plants. Written for children ages 7-9 in grades 2-4, the…

Meadow Garden

Meadow Garden: Low Growing Native Flowering Perennials for Part to Full Shade

Karen Meyers July 3, 2025 0 Comments

Low growing perennials in a meadow garden add color and textures as well as the opportunity to extend the bloom time. Also considered groundcovers, these plants will grow in the…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Common Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristata)

Karen July 2, 2025 0 Comments

Common blanket flower is a herbaceous perennial native to northwestern and north central US where it grows in meadows. It is a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also…

Garden History

Plants for a Mary Garden: Spotted Dead Nettle (Lamium maculatum) “Madonna’s Milk”

Karen Meyers July 1, 2025 0 Comments

The name “Madonna’s Milk” for Lamium maculatum probably arose from Christian folklore and medieval plant symbolism. The white markings on the leaves of spotted dead nettle probably suggested drops of…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Coral Aloe (Aloe striata aka A. hanburiana)

Karen June 30, 2025 0 Comments

This evergreen succulent perennial is native to the rocky slopes of coastal and karoo areas of South Africa and belongs to the Asphodelaceae family that also includes daylily (Hemerocallis), red…

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  • Book Review: The Seven Step Homestead
  • Meadow Garden: Tall Native Grasses
  • Plant Profile: Barber’s Diascia (Diascia barberae)
  • Plants for a Mary Garden: Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantina) “Our Lady’s Fingers”
  • Plant Profile: Willowleaf Sunflower (Helianthus salicifolius)
  • Book Review: The Secret World of Plants
  • Meadow Garden: Low Growing Native Flowering Perennials for Part to Full Shade
  • Plant Profile: Common Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristata)
  • Plants for a Mary Garden: Spotted Dead Nettle (Lamium maculatum) “Madonna’s Milk”
  • Plant Profile: Coral Aloe (Aloe striata aka A. hanburiana)

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Plants for a Mary Garden: Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantina) “Our Lady’s Fingers”

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