Plant Profile: Ohio Buckeye (Aesculus glabra)
Karen Native to central and southeastern United States, this deciduous tree is a member of the soapberry family, Sapindaceae, that also includes maple and lychee. The tree grows up to 70′…
Book Review: Founding Gardeners: The Revolutionary Generation, Nature, and the Shaping of the American Nation
Andrea Wulf’s book, Founding Gardeners, is a unique work that appeals to the history buff as well as the gardener. It examines the lives of the founding fathers to show…
Weeds and Their Control: Pepperweed (Lepidium virginicum)
Peppercorn is an annual native to North American and found all over the United States including Alaska and Hawaii. A relative of the mustard family it is related to broccoli,…
Plant Profile: Corn Plant ( Dracaena fragrans)
A member of the Agave family, corn plant is native to tropical Africa where it is used as fence posts. The plant has rough-textured multiple stems that grow up to…
Plant Profile: Yew Pine (Podocarpus macrophyllus)
Native to southern Japan and southern and eastern China, this evergreen shrub or small tree is also called Buddhist pine and yew plum pine but is neither a pine nor…
Book Review: Groundhog Day!
Books about holidays are very appealing to children and a good way to teach them about the traditions that play a role in our culture. Gail Gibbons book, Groundhog Day!,…
Weeds and Their Control: Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum)
Black nightshade is a native of Europe and Asia but is found in the United States primarily along the West Coast. It is an annual or short-lived perennial that grows…
Plant Profile: English Walnut (Juglans regia)
Also called the Persian walnut, this deciduous tree is native to the area from southeastern Europe to China. It was introduced to the Americas by the English colonists by the…
Garden Hedges: Roses as a Living Screen
Sometime you may need a tall screen in the garden to add to add to the pleasure of the outdoor experience. There are many reasons for building a screen: they…
Plant Profile: White Alder (Alnus rhombifolia)
White alder is native to western North America where it grows along river banks, marshes, and other moist or wet areas. It is very useful for areas that are wet…