Book Review: Compost Science for Gardeners
Gardeners all know that soil is one of the most important factors when growing flowers and vegetables and that a key ingredient in soil is organic matter. Compositing is one…
Gardeners all know that soil is one of the most important factors when growing flowers and vegetables and that a key ingredient in soil is organic matter. Compositing is one…
Mouse-ear chickweed is a mat-forming, cool-season perennial and a member of the pink family, Caryophyllaceae, that also includes carnations, baby’s breath, and soapwort. It is native to Eurasia but is…
Native to the montane forests of Assam, East Himalaya, Myanmar, and Tibet, this deciduous shrub or small tree is a member of the witch hazel family, Hamamelidaceae, that also includes…
Native to Greece, this perennial subshrub is often grown as an annual or biennial It is a member of the mustard family, Brassicaceae, that also includes cabbage, alyssum, and common…
This evergreen shrub or small tree is native to the semitropical forest of Madeira and is a member of the small plant family Clethraceae that is distantly related to azaleas.…
A Swarm of Bees by Claire Caprioli, is a fact filled book covering basic information about bees. Written for children 5-7 years old and in grades kindergarten to 2nd, it…
Mia Mayhem (aka Mia Macarooney) is an eight-year old superhero who attends Normal Elementay School, but then goes to a Program for In Training Superheroes, (aka Pits) after school. One…
Also known as Asian dayflower, this summer annual weed is a member of the spiderwort family, Commelinaceae, and is native to most of East Asia and northern parts of southeast…
Native to Japan and Korea, this deciduous shrub is a member of the witch hazel family, Hamamelidaceae, that also includes loropetalum and fothergill. It grows 8-15′ tall and has a…
This tender annual is native to coastal areas of southern Europe, from the Balearics to former Yugoslavia, and is a member of the mustard family, Cruciferae, that also includes turnip,…