Sages and Salvias: So Much to Discover (Part 2)
Some examples of sages and salvias. Clockwise from top left corner: Gregg’s sage (Salvia greggii) ‘Furman’s Red’, gentian sage (Salvia patens) ‘PatioContinue Reading
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The Plant That May Have Driven Vikings Berserk
Vikings in a state of uncontrollable rage terrified settlements throughout Western Europe from the late 8th to the early 11thContinue Reading
Fun Facts About Hibiscus
The ever popular hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) is more versatile than we usually think. Source: wallpaperstock.net The Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)Continue Reading
Can You Grow Purslane in the Veggie Garden?
Yes, purslane is a vegetable, but also a weed. You might want to forage it rather than grow it. Source:Continue Reading
How to Save a Bare-stemmed Aloe?
This light-starved aloe is seriously in need of repotting! Source: indseec, http://www.helpfulgardener.com Question: I would like to know how to recuperateContinue Reading
What to Do About Plantain in a Lawn?
Broadleaf plantain (Plantago major), also called greater plantain, is a very common perennial lawn weed. It’s most often found inContinue Reading
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Rue: the Herb that Shouldn’t Be
These days, everyone loves traditional plants, the ones our ancestors grew. Garden writers keep dragging old plants out of mothballsContinue Reading
Chestnut or Horse Chestnut?
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire: thus begins Nat King Cole’s classic Christmas song. One has to hope that theyContinue Reading
Rue Can Make for Painful Gardening
Rue (Ruta graveolens), also called herb-of-grace, is a pretty subshrub with attractive blue-green cut foliage and yellow flowers that seemsContinue Reading
Castor Bean: the Fast Way to a Tropical Look
With its enormous palmate leaves and huge height (some cultivars can reach 10 feet/3 m!), castor bean (Ricinus communis) isContinue Reading
