Edible Flowers: English Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia)
Karen 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…
Earth-Kind Roses: Polyanthas
Polyantha roses are a type of modern rose that is known for its large clusters of small flowers on relatively small, sturdy bushes. The ones described below are all Earth-Kind…
Plant Combination: Meadow Sage (Salvia nemorosa) ‘Amethyst’ and Cranesbill (Geranium x oxonlanum) ‘Bressingham Delight’
Rosy purple color is the theme for this long-blooming combination. The violet red of ‘Amethyst’ is echoed by the soft pink of ‘Bressingham Delight’ while contrast is provided by the…
Earth-Kind Roses: Old Garden Roses
Old garden roses are those types that existed prior to 1867 when the first hybrid tea, ‘La France’ was introduced. These roses were generally extolled for their form and fragrance…
Edible Flowers: Squash (Cucurbita pepo)
The flowers of zucchini are most commonly used but the blossoms of other summer or winter squash may be used interchangeably. Squash is a warm weather crop and can be…
Earth Kind Roses: Most Fragrant
Everyone likes roses with fragrance and bemoan the many cultivars on the market today that have little or none. Eight Earth Kind roses, however, combine outstanding fragrance with low maintenance…
Plant Combination: White Sage (Artemisia ludoviciana) ‘Silver King’ and Wallflower (Erysimum linifolium) ‘Bowles Beauty’
This silver and purple duo provides all season interest but is especially striking in early summer when the wallflower blooms. The purple color of ‘Bowles Beauty’ could be garish but…
Earth Kind Roses: Small Bushes
Earth-Kind is a designation given to roses by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service after extensive testing that evaluates pest tolerance as well as outstanding landscape performance. It tells the public…
Edible Flowers: Elderflowers (Sambucus nigra)
The European elder tree (Sambucus nigra) that produces elderflower for culinary use is native to most of Europe where it grows in both wet and dry, fertile soil, mostly in…
Earth-Kind Roses: Climbers
Earth-Kind is a designation given to roses by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service after extensive testing that evaluates pest tolerance as well as outstanding landscape performance. It tells the public…