Wildflowers: Monardas Native to the Southeast
Karen Meyers Also called bergamot, bee balm, horsemint, and oswego tea, Monarda is a genus of annuals and herbaceous perennials belonging to the deadnettle family, Lamiaceae, that also includes mint, lavender and…
Wildflowers: Lady Ferns (Athyrium sp.) Native to the Rocky Mountain Area
Athyrium is a genus of 180 species of terrestrial ferns, so strictly speaking is not a wildflower because it produces no blooms. It is native to moist woodland and forest…
Book Review: Little Homesteader: A Fall Treasury of Recipes, Crafts, and Wisdom
In her book, Little Homesteader: A Fall Treasury of Recipes, Crafts, and Wisdom, Angela Ferraro-Fanning introduces young children to the many pleasures that Fall brings. Written for children ages 5-8…
Wildflowers: Liatris Native to the Mid-Atlantic
Often known as gayfeathers or blazing stars, these herbaceous perennials are a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, zinnia, and lettuce. They are native to North…
Book Review: Willie & Annie Nelson’s Cannabis Cookbook
Willie & Annie Nelson’s Cannabis Cookbook combines the reflections and anecdotes of the legendary country musician, Willie Nelson, with the cannibis-infused recipes of his wife, Annie. Just as the music…
Wildflowers: Liatris Native to the Rocky Mountain Area
Often known as gayfeathers or blazing stars, these herbaceous perennials are a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, zinnia, and lettuce. They are native to North…
Wildflowers: Lady Ferns (Athyrium sp.) Native to the Pacific Coast
Athyrium is a genus of 180 species of terrestrial ferns, so strictly speaking is not a wildflower because it produces no blooms. It is native to moist woodland and forest…
Plants for a Mary Garden: Old Man’s Beard (Clematis vitalbo) Our Lady’s Modesty, Virgin’s Bower
Clematis vitalbo symbolizes many attribute of the Virgin Mary and the link rests on folklore that probably sprung from the appearance and nature of the plant. The white flowers symbolize…
Book Review: Nosh
In her book, Nosh, Micah Siva, present over 80 plant forward recipes that combine traditional Jewish cuisine with a modern, healthy approach to cooking. She draws from many sources and…
Wildflowers: Liatris Native to the Southwest
Often known as gayfeathers or blazing stars, these herbaceous perennials are a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, zinnia, and lettuce. They are native to North…