by Evan Levy | Aug 7, 2020 | Edible Plants, Flowers, Gardening, Useful Plants
Echinacea, also known as coneflower, may be the most widely used herbal plant native to the United States. Even folks who know nothing about herbalism have likely heard of echinacea. Indigenous peoples use echinacea for a variety of illnesses and have for hundreds of...
by Patrick O'Hare | Jun 11, 2020 | Edible Plants, Gardening, Useful Plants
Lemon balm has been used as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments for hundreds of years. It was first utilized around central Europe and the Middle East several millennia ago. Since then, its utilities have expanded to its inclusion in food, beverage, and more....
by Ellen Rigell | Jun 6, 2020 | Flowers, Gardening, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Whether you think of the charismatic fuzz of a bumblebee, the thrum of a hummingbird, or delectable treats from honeybees, the approximately 200,000 species of pollinators come in all shapes and sizes, and all have different habitat needs. That’s where a pollinator...
by Siri Undlin | Jun 4, 2020 | Gardening
For many people, coffee is the best way to start the morning off right. But you may not realize that the coffee grounds you make each day can be a helpful addition to the garden. You can cleverly incorporate grounds into garden care in a variety of ways, helping your...
by Siri Undlin | Feb 2, 2020 | Gardening, Houseplants, Plant Identification, Uncategorized
So you’re ready to invest in some plants! That’s an exciting place to be and there are endless directions to go. Whether you are starting a brand new garden, filling in a balcony pot, or adding to last year’s landscaping efforts, it’s probably time to head to a...
by Siri Undlin | Nov 1, 2019 | Edible Plants, Education, Flowers, Gardening, Houseplants, Useful Plants
The rose flower: poets write of it, lovers smell bouquets, gardeners grow it. Arguably the most famous flower in popular culture, roses are displayed on street corners, in artwork, on clothing, and placed carefully in a vase on the kitchen table. The presence of roses...
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