by Ellen Rigell | Nov 11, 2020 | Biology, Gardening, Plant Identification, Uncategorized
By definition, a fern is a vascular, flowerless plant with leafy fronds that produce spores for reproduction. Whether they add depth and dark green accents to your garden, spruce up a terrarium, or just remind you of scenes from Jurassic Park, ferns are truly...
by Siri Undlin | Nov 9, 2020 | Education, Gardening, Plant Identification
Unless you are reading this from the Saharan desert, chances are that ivy is somewhere nearby. It grows on office buildings, homes, trees, fences, and bridges. It turns sharp concrete corners of the city into something greener, causing mischief, and is a connective...
by Riley Fortier | Nov 4, 2020 | Flowers, Gardening, Uncategorized
Yucca is a common succulent closely related to agaves. There are over 40 species of the spiky plant that grow throughout North America including the US, Mexico, and even one species in Canada! Additionally, they are common in parts of Central America and the...
by Evan Levy | Oct 19, 2020 | Education, Gardening, Houseplants, Uncategorized
Neem oil is something of a panacea for gardeners. Neem oil uses range from killing unwanted insects, to preventing powdery mildew, to getting rid of nematodes. It’s a great, natural first line of defense against most of the common garden diseases and pests....
by Siri Undlin | Sep 11, 2020 | Edible Plants, Flowers, Gardening, Useful Plants
Cheery yellow blooms and powerful medicinal properties make St. John’s Wort a beloved plant in any herbalist garden. Botanically known as Hypericum perforatum, this plant is native to parts of Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. Today it can be found all over the...
by Evan Levy | Sep 3, 2020 | Biology, Edible Plants, Flowers, Gardening, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Borage flowers provide delightful splashes of blue for your garden. They attract loads of pollinators, have edible leaves and flowers, and are a medicinal herb. All around, borage, also sometimes called starflower, is a top choice for gardeners around the world. It is...
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