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Plants for a Plant Zoo: Beebalm aka Bergamot (Monarda didyma)

Karen June 28, 2022 0 Comments

Grow beebalm and introduce children to wildlife, butterflies and American history. Also known as oswego tea, this clump-forming herbaceous perennial is native to eastern North America from Maine to northern…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Beebalm aka Bergamot (Monarda didyma)

Karen May 2, 2022 0 Comments

Also known as oswego tea, this clump-forming herbaceous perennial is a member of the deadnettle family, Lamiaceae, that also includes mint, basil, and adjuga. It is native to eastern North…

Herb Garden

Herb Garden: Five Easy-to-Grow Herbs for Making Tasty Herbal Tea

Karen June 18, 2013 0 Comments

Evidence from the ancient civilizations of both Egypt and China attest to the fact that man has enjoyed herbal teas for thousands of years. Herbal teas can be made from…

Herbs

Herb Garden: Five Herbs Used as Sweetness Enhancers

Karen November 6, 2012 0 Comments

The great thing about using herbs as sweetness enhancers is that they don’t add calories. You can use them alone or with sugar or other sweeteners to heighten the sweetness…

Garden Games and Puzzles

Name This Plant Game: Summer Blooming Perennials 3

Chuck July 16, 2010 0 Comments

This simple game tests your gardening knowledge by identifying five plants shown in photos from a list of possible names. Photos of each plant are accompaned by a clue describing…

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Wildflowers: Camassia Native to the Southeast

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Plant Profile: Woolly Beach Heather (Hudsonia tomentosa)

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Wildflowers: Coneflowers (Rudbeckia sp) Native to the Mid-Atlantic

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Dwarf Palmetto Palm (Sabal minor)

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