The smashing perennial combination of dark blue and apricot makes a dynamic statement in a sunny border from early summer to fall. Sage ‘Mystic Spires’ begins blooming in late spring…
Also called crimson columbine, this herbaceous perennial is a native of western North America from the West Coast to the Rocky Mountains where it grows especially well in moist rocky…
If you are tired of eating the same old greens in the same old ways and want to try something new, Jenn Louis’ work, The Book of Greens, is full…
The Spanish city of Malaga is known for the very fine raisins they produce from Muscatel grapes. These Muscatel grape is very sweet and has anintense flavor; It originated in…
Japanese barberry is a thorny, deciduous shrub growing 3-6’ tall and a member of the barberry family, Berberidaceae, that also includes heavenly bamboo (Nandina), Oregon grape (Mahonia), and barronwort (Epimedium).…
Sunflowers are annuals native to North American but introduced into Europe in the sixteenth century by the Spanish. They are now widely grown for their oil and seeds. Sunflowers belong…
Long, pointed pale pink buds are held singly on strong long stems and open slowly to large flowers up to 5” across with 25-30 light pink petals that mature to…
Dr. Ivker’s book, Cannabis for Chronic Pain, presents a holistic approach to pain management that includes the use of marijuana. Although the title might suggest that the book deals exclusively…
Jetbead is a mounding deciduous shrub growing 3-6’ tall and is native to Japan and central China. It was introduced into the US in 1866 as an ornamental and has…
Also called dittany and burning bush, gas plant is a herbaceous perennial with a woody base and is native to southwestern Europe and Asia where it lives in forests edges,…
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