Book Review: Poulets & Legumes
Karen Legendary chef Jacques Pepin presents a selection of chicken and vegetables recipes in this charming little book, Poulets & Legumes. All of the recipes have been previously published in his…
Weeds and Their Control: Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata)
Garlic mustard is a biennial weed in the mustard family, Brassicaceae, that also includes broccoli, radishes, and alyssum. It is native to Europe, western and central Asia, andnorthwestern Africa but…
Plant Profile: Common Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
Common hawthorn is a thorny deciduous shrub or small tree and a member of the rose family, Rosaceae, that also includes cherry, lady’s mantle and almond. It is native to…
Plants of Colonial Williamsburg: Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
Also known as cilantro and Chinese parsley, coriander is a warm weather annual and a member of the carrot family, Apiaceae, that also includes celery, parsley, and Queen Anne’s lace.…
Plant Profile: Great Bellflower (Campanula latifolia)
Great bellflower is a coarse, clump-forming herbaceous perennial and a member of the Campanulaceae family that also includes balloon flower, lady bells (Adenophora), and Lobelia. It is native to Europe…
Book Review:The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth
Rachel Ignotofsky’s book, The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth, introduces young readers to ecology using a combination of science and art. Beginning with concepts such as energy flow, succession, and…
Invasive Plants and Their Native Alternatives: European Cranberry (Viburnum opulus var. opulus)
European cranberry a large deciduous suckering shrub native to Europe and North Africa and northern Asia where it is found in wet, swampy sites. It was introduced into the North…
Plant Profile: Sea Dahlia (Coreopsis maritima aka Leptosyne maritima)
Also known as beach coreopsis, this herbaceous perennial is a member of the aster family, Asteraceeae, that also includes daisy, sunflower, and lettuce. It is native to coastal areas of…
Arisaemas for the Garden
Arisaema is a genus of herbaceous perennials and a member of the arum family, Araceae, that is also known as aroids, and includes peace lily, skunk cabbage, and elephant ear.…
Plant Profile: Tamarisk (Tamarix ramosissima)
Native to Eastern Europe and parts of Asia, tamarisk is a deciduous shrub or small tree growing 6-15’ tall with a deep root system, smooth reddish brown bark and small…