Also known as prairie senna, golden cassia, large-flowered sensitive pea, sleeping plant, and locust weed, this herbaceous annual is native to open woods, meadow, prairies and plains of eastern US.…
In her book, The Vegetable Eater, Cara Mangini presents over 100 recipes for vegetable-centered meals. Written for both the novices who is learning about vegetarian cooking or the seasoned vegetarian…
Also called bergamot, bee balm, horsemint, and oswego tea, Monarda is a genus of annuals and herbaceous perennials belonging to the deadnettle family, Lamiaceae, that also includes mint, lavender and…
Also known as New Zealand wind grass and gossamer grass, this semi-evergreen perennial grass is native to New Zealand and is a member of the grass family, Poaceae, that also…
Athyrium is a genus of 180 species of terrestrial ferns, so strictly speaking is not a wildflower because it produces no blooms. It is native to moist woodland and forest…
Native to the chaparral of coastal mountains and valleys of Southern California and northern Baja, this evergreen shrub is a member of the buckthorn family, Rhamnaceae, that also includes jujube…
In her book, Little Homesteader: A Fall Treasury of Recipes, Crafts, and Wisdom, Angela Ferraro-Fanning introduces young children to the many pleasures that Fall brings. Written for children ages 5-8…
Often known as gayfeathers or blazing stars, these herbaceous perennials are a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, zinnia, and lettuce. They are native to North…
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