Book Review: A Kid’s Herb Book: for Children of All Ages
Karen A book that sets out to teach kids about plants and foster a love for gardening is always welcome on my bookshelf and Lesley Tierra’s book is such a book.…
Weeds and Their Control: Johnson Grass (Sorghum halepense)
Considered one of the ten worst weeds in the world, Johnson grass is a perennial weed native to the Mediterranean region but growing throughout Europe, as well as in the…
Plant Profile: Rosa ‘Moonstone’
This popular exhibition rose has large flowers that open from fat buds and are usually borne singly on long stout stems. The long petals are white on the reverse and…
Miniature Roses for Containers: Yellows and Oranges
Hot colors in pots on the patio or deck sing of summer. Using yellow and orange miniature roses in containers is an easy way to brighten any area and enjoy…
Plant Profile: Yellowwood (Cladrastis lutea)
A rarely seen native of Southeastern United States, yellowwood is a medium-sized deciduous tree grown as an ornamental in diverse areas of the country for its fragrant flowers. In late…
Book Review: What’s Wrong with My Plant? (And How Do I Fix It?)
A sick plant is always a reason for concern and to make matters worse, when you try to do something about it you usually can’t even determine what’s wrong. Here’s…
Botany for Gardeners: Taxonomy of Dicots-Identifying the Laurel Family (Lauraceae)
Most of the members of the Laurel Family are evergreen tropical trees and shrubs. Some, such as spice bush (Lindera benzoin), and red bay (Persea borbonia) are found in the…
Plant Profile: Shrub Lantana (Lantana camara)
Shrub lantana is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Central America and the West Indies often grown as an annual in zones 7 and colder. It offers an abundance of…
Herb Garden: Five Easy-to-Grow Herbs for Making Tasty Herbal Tea
Evidence from the ancient civilizations of both Egypt and China attest to the fact that man has enjoyed herbal teas for thousands of years. Herbal teas can be made from…
Plant Profile: Oregon Grapeholly (Mahonia aquifolium)
This suckering clump-forming evergreen shrub is native to damp forests from British Columbia to Oregon but grows well in many parts of the country. Slow growing, the shrub is upright…