Coltsfoot: Harbinger of Spring, Medicinal Plant or Aggressive Weed?
Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) is, in some areas, the very first flower of spring. Its charming yellow flowers emerge very early,Continue Reading
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Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) is, in some areas, the very first flower of spring. Its charming yellow flowers emerge very early,Continue Reading
Food foraging is the latest foodie trend. Off you go into your backyard, harvesting dandelions and garlic mustard for yourContinue Reading
Every year, the International Herb Association names a medicinal, culinary, or decorative plant Herb of the Year and their 2017Continue Reading
Most gardeners store their leftover garden seeds for another year… or two years. Or three. But how many years canContinue Reading
Here is a DIY project for a laidback (because it requires little effort) but patient gardener (because it takes 18Continue Reading
Question: Are there any houseplants that are both edible and attractive? Clecio Turgeon Answer: There are many tropical plants thatContinue Reading
You may have seen pots of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) pruned to look like Christmas trees in a local garden centerContinue Reading
Supermarkets sell pots of herbs at very attractive prices… and who doesn’t want fresh herbs for their kitchen? However, theContinue Reading
Garlic chives, also called Chinese chives and oriental garlic, is a plant grown both for its edible foliage and itsContinue Reading
Can you really grow herbs indoors over the winter and thus always have fresh herbs to add to yourContinue Reading
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