Plant Profile: Redvein Abutilon (Abutilon pictum)
Karen Redvein abutilon is a tender evergreen shrub native to southern Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay but has naturalized in Central American and is a popular ornamental in subtropical areas. It…
Growing Plants From Seed: Summer Squash (Cucurbita pepo)
The summer squash include patty pan, yellow crookneck, and zucchini. These squash will cross pollinate with other summer squash varieties but not with other squash species (for example winter squash…
Plant Profile: Rose Harlekin
Known also as ‘Kiss of Desire’, this large-flowered climber bears an abundance of large cupped flowers singly or in clusters of up to five in flushes thoughout the season. The…
Plant Profile: Winged Everlasting (Ammobium alatum)
Native to eastern Australia, this tender perennial (often grown as an annual) is a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisies, sunflowers and lettuce. It self seeds…
Book Review: Chanterelle Dreams, Amanita Nightmares
In his book, Chanterelle Dreams, Amanita Nightmares, mushroom aficionado, Greg Marley, shares his enthusiasm and knowledge of mushrooms in order to spread information and an appreciation for mushrooms to a…
Old Time Recipes for Home Made Wine: Ginger Wine
Ginger beer is a super market commodity, but how about ginger wine? While it may not grace the shelves of the local market, ginger wine has been around since at…
Plant Profile: Mountain Spinach (Atriplex hortensis)
Also known as orache, this annual is a member of the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae, that also includes beets, quinoa, and lamb’s quarters. It is native to Asia and Euroe and…
Edible Mushrooms: Bay-brown Bolete (Boletus badius)
He bay-brown bolete grows singly or in scattered groups from summer through autumn under coniferous or deciduous trees of Europe and North America. It is especially partial to white pine,…
Plant Profile: Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa stellata)
Also called starflower and drumstick scabiosa, this annual is native to southwestern Europe and North Africa and is a member of the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae, that also includes weigelia, Centranthus,…
Book Review: Bazaar
Sabrina Ghayour’s cookbook Bazaar offers recipes for vegetable dishes that are so full of flavor that vegetarians as well as meat eaters would be satisfied and not even miss meat.…