Plant Profile: Black Cumin (Nigella sativa)
Karen Native to parts of Asia, this annual herb is also known as black caraway, fennel flower, nutmeg flower, and Roman coriander, but these names are generally misleading and do not…
Book Review: Canyon Gardens: The Ancient Pueblo Landscapes of the American Southwest
Canyon Gardens brings together the work of investigators from diverse backgrounds to explore the ancient landscape design and horticultural practices of the Pueblo peoples and their relevance to contemporary urban…
Plant Combination: Daylily (Hemerocallis) ‘Bonanza’ and Perilla frutescens ‘Crispa’
From the time the fresh green foliage of daylily ‘Bonanze’ first emerges in the spring the garden comes alive. As soon as the weather warms up, plant Perilla ‘Crispa’ with…
Plant Profile: Trailing Milkweed (Sarcostemma hirtellum)
Trailing milkweed is a perennial vine native to southwestern United States and northeastern Mexico where it lives in hot desert areas. It is vigorous and quickly climbs over shrubs, and…
Water Gardens: Oxygenators
Call them oxygenators or submerged, these plants are essential for the good health of a pond especially if you have fish. Typically, they are rooted in pea gravel or the…
Plant Profile: Rosa ‘Mutabilis’
With a name that suggests its uniqueness, ‘Mutabilis’, meaning “changing”, has flowers that start out light yellow and turn orange, pink and finally crimson. At any given time flowers of…
Book Review: St. Patrick’s Day
When March 17th arrives each year many people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, especially the Irish. But even if you are not Irish the holiday inspires happiness and joy. Why? Gail…
Plant Combination: Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila paniculata) ‘Perfecta’ and White Cone Flower (Echinacea purpurea) ‘White Swan’
This middle of the border combination of white on white features a delicate white cloud of baby’s breath and the large, sturdy daisy-like flowers of white cone flower. Although the…
Plant Profile: Meyer Lemon (Citrus x meyerii)
Meyer lemon is native to China where it is a popular patio and container plant. Brought to the United States in 1908 by Frank Meyer, it is believed to be…
Weeds and Their Control: Tall Buttercup (Ranunculus acris)
Tall buttercup is a perennial weed native to central and northeastern Europe and is now found in most of the United States where it is considered a noxious weed in…