by Evan Levy | Dec 9, 2020 | Flowers, Gardening, Plant Identification, Uncategorized
Peonies are a tried-and-true favorite of gardeners in temperate areas around the globe. They make bright, good-smelling, large flowers that hold up well in vases. What’s not to love? Peonies are so lovely that many people even choose them as wedding flowers. They are...
by Riley Fortier | Dec 4, 2020 | Edible Plants, Plant Identification, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Garlic mustard is an herbaceous plant native to Asia, Africa, and parts of Europe. In North America, it’s a common weed that invades ecosystems and chokes out the native flora. Garlic mustard is also edible. In fact, it’s one of the oldest spices used in Europe....
by Patrick O'Hare | Nov 30, 2020 | Flowers, Gardening, Plant Identification, Uncategorized
Cherry trees can be used in many different ways. Their wood makes for spectacular tables, jewelry boxes, and chests. Their bark has been important to indigenous peoples for its medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Obviously, their varied and delicious fruits can...
by Siri Undlin | Nov 30, 2020 | Education, Plant Identification, Uncategorized
Holly is a plant that permeates pop-culture. Whether you’re singing a holiday classic with your grandmother, walking along some neighborhood hedges, or brewing a cup of Yerba Mate to start your day, holly, also known as the plant genus Ilex, is often nearby when you...
by Riley Fortier | Nov 30, 2020 | Education, Plant Identification, Uncategorized
Moss is a ubiquitous plant that often goes underappreciated and overlooked. As one of the first land plants, moss was able to spread across the entire globe. It’s now found on every continent including Antarctica, thanks to its ability to grow in Earth’s...
by Ellen Rigell | Nov 26, 2020 | Edible Plants, Gardening, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Imagine harvesting fresh veggies from your garden each summer without putting in the effort to start your garden from scratch. Perennial vegetables allow just that! Perennials survive the winter and return to produce again the following summer. Here, we’ve highlighted...
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