by Patrick O'Hare | Jan 8, 2021 | Flowers, Gardening, Houseplants, Plant Identification, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Just like pictures, paintings, and art, indoor house plants add an interesting flavor to any room. Unlike paintings or pictures, though, plants add life to your home and can even purify your air. Identifying which plans will work best in your home can be difficult,...
by Ellen Rigell | Jan 6, 2021 | Plant Identification, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
A redbud tree is a small, deciduous tree or shrub in the genus Cercis. Found in the pea family (Fabaceae) along with legumes and beans, redbuds have the flower and seedpod forms that are typical for the family. Redbud species are native to temperate zones around the...
by Ellen Rigell | Dec 25, 2020 | Flowers, Useful Plants
When you want to show appreciation for someone, the gift of flowers always seems appropriate. And it’s true that any type of flower will have an impact. However, there are certain types of flowers that are associated with gratitude. If you need a reason to express...
by Patrick O'Hare | Dec 16, 2020 | Education, Plant Identification, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Lemons have an extremely large number of uses. Their juice is used in drinks and desserts; their rind is used whole as a garnish; they can be distilled for their lemon oil. According to the National Agriculture Statistical Service, the United States farms roughly...
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 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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