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Herbs for a Medieval Physics Garden: Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita aka Chrysanthemum balsamita aka Balsamita vulgariata)

Karen October 12, 2021 0 Comments

Costmary is a herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean and also known as alecost, balsam herb, bible leaf, and mint geranium. It is one of 16 herbs recommented in the…

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Plant Profile: Boxthorn (Lycium europeaum)

Karen October 11, 2021 0 Comments

Also called European tea-tree, this deciduous shrub native to Mediterranean shrublands, is a member of the nightshade family, Solonaceae, that also includes tomato, eggplant, and tobacco. The spreading many branched…

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Plants of the Bible: Horsemint (Mentha longifolia)

Karen October 8, 2021 0 Comments

Also called wild mint, this herbaceous perennial is native to moist and wet habitats of Europe, western and central Asia, and southern and northern parts of Africa. Plants rapidly grow…

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Plants of Colonial Williamsburg: English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia aka L. officinalis)

Karen October 7, 2021 0 Comments

Although known as English lavender this strongly aromatic shrub is not native to England but to the western Mediterranean especially the Pyrenees and northern mountains of Spain. It is a…

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Plant Profile: Common Grape (Vitis vinifera)

Karen October 6, 2021 0 Comments

Also called European grape, this deciduous woody vine is native to the riversides and damp woos in the Mediterranean region including central Europe, southwestern Asia, and north Africa, and was…

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Weeds and Their Control: Annual Fleabane (Erigeron annus)

Karen October 5, 2021 0 Comments

Annual fleabane is a herbaceous plant belonging to the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes sunflower, yarrow, and lettuce. It is native to North American and can be found in…

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Plant Profile: Lentil (Lens culinaris aka Lens esculenta)

Karen October 4, 2021 0 Comments

Lentil is a cool season annual domesticated in the Fertile Cresent and dating back to 7500-6500 BC. It is a member of the bean family, Fabaceae, that also includes means,…

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Plants of the Bible: Fitch (Nigella sativa)

Karen October 1, 2021 0 Comments

Native to parts of Asia, this annual herb is also known as black cumin, black caraway, fennel flower, nutmeg flower, and Roman coriander. The plants grow 12-18″ tall from a…

Critters: Animals in the Garden

Plants That Attract Beneficial Insects: False Indigo ( Baptisia australis)

Karen September 30, 2021 0 Comments

False indigo is a tall, drought resistant herbaceous perennial native to central and Eastern North America, especially Midwest US. It is a member of the legume family, Fabeaceae, that also…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Common Millet (Panicum miliaceum)

Karen September 29, 2021 0 Comments

Also known as proso millet, broomcorn millet, hog millet, red millet, and white millet, this warm weather annual grass is native to northern China and is a member of the…

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