Plant Profile: Purple Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris)
Karen One of the most delightful plants native to North Carolina is purple muhly grass. Although it is hardy in zones 7-9 I had never seen it until I moved to…
A Visit to a Fair
The coming of fall means that all across the nation agricultural fairs will be in progress. Fairs may be small like my first one in the tiny town of Middlefield,…
Recipe: Baked Acorn Squash
Fall brings one of my favorite culinary treats, acorn squash. I prepare it the same way my mother did so many years ago and enjoy it as much as ever.…
Plant Profile: Monkshood (Aconitum carmichaelii ‘Arendsii’)
In late summer I look for tall plants with blue flowers borne in spikes and monkshood is one of the best. The deep violet blue color is striking and the…
A Fall Visit to Zion National Park: Part II Shrubs and Trees
The beauty and grandeur of Zion National Park is many faceted and has a wide appeal. Hikers can enjoy the scenic views, geologists the rock formations, and plant lovers a…
Plant Profile: False Aster (Boltonia asteroids ‘Snowbank’)
Boltonia starts off in spring as a small, finely textured gray-green plant but grows slowly and steadily until late summer when it reaches its full height and girth and is…
A Fall Visit to Zion National Park: Part I Wildflowers
When I was planning a fall trip to Zion National Park in southwestern Utah I thought I would see rocks, rocks, and more rocks and did not think that the…
Recipe: Eggplant Caviar
When you have lots of eggplant and want a new way to serve it try this eggplant caviar. It is easy to make and requires ingredients that you may have…
Plant Profile: Zebra Grass (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’)
For long season interest consider the warm weather Zebra grass, a native of Japan, Korea and China. It is a member of the grass family, Poaceae, that also includes corn,…
Points to Ponder when Selecting Hyacinths
Have you always loved the fragrance of hyacinths but thought them too ugly to grow in your garden? You are not alone but times are changing and hyacinths are coming…