Plants for a Plant Zoo: Catnip (Nepeta cataria)
Karen Also known as catmint, this short-lived herbaceous perennial is bound to entertain both your cats and children. Once the cats get a whiff of of the delectable scent from the…
Plant Profile: Bear Corn ( Conopholis americana)
Also called American cancer-root, squawroot, and bumeh, this parasitic herbaceous perennial is native to eastern North America and is a member of the broomrape family, Orobanchaceae, that also includes Indian…
Plants of the Bible: Red Acacia (Vachellia seyal aka Acacia seyal)
Also known as shittah tree, this evergreen tree is native to parts of northern Africa including Senegal, and Egypt where it grows in woodlands, wooded grassland, subtropical and tropical deserts,…
Weeds and Their control: Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica)
Japanese honeysuckle is a deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial vine and a member of the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae, that also includes snowberry, weigelia, and abelia. It is native to eastern Asia…
Plant Profile: Eastern Mosquito Fern (Azolla caroliniana)
Native to North America, this annual aquatic fern is also known as fairy moss and is a member of the Salviniaceae, a small family of about 20 ferns. The plants…
Plants for a Plant Zoo: Cock’s Comb (Celosia argentea var. plumosa)
Cock’s comb will add vivid color and long bloom time to your garden with little effort on your part. Growing 6-30″ tall, plants produce feathery spikes that are 4-12″ long…
Plant Profile: Calico Kitten (Crassula pellucida variegata)
Indigenous to South Africa, calico kitten is an evergreen succulent shrub and member of the stonecrop family, Crassulaceae, that also includes sedum, jade plant, and hens and chicks. It grows…
Plants of the Bible: Flowering Rush (Butomus umbellatus)
Also called grass rush, this aquatic perennial is native to in Eurasia and Africa where it grows in the margins of still and slowly moving water. It is a member…
Drought Tolerant Plants: Shrubs and Trees Grown for Foliage
Shrubs and trees are versatile and can be an important part of the garden. They can provide structure, define beds, serve as a backdrop or focal point, add color, create…
Old Time Recipes for Home Made Wines: Anise-Seed Cordial
Most Mediterranean countries have favorite anise flavored spirit. Think Absinth and Anisette in France, Sambuca in Italy, and Ouzo in Greece. The drinks are made from anise seed which made…