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This article will introduce you to the diversity that exists among the genus Asarum. Neutral to acidic pH seems to suit them best. In the garden, provide these plants with dappled sunlight and a rich, organic soil that remains reasonably moist.

We called it cow cabbage back in the mountains of southeast Kentucky where I grew up. I was fortunate enough to live with a very good friend while I was there, and since we had a common love of plants, we spent our days and long into the daylight of the...

This pure olive oil is made from hand-picked olives that are processed shortly after harvesting. With its high smoke point of 460 degrees Fahrenheit, this pure olive oil is an excellent all-purpose oil for your commercial kitchen! In fact, it has a higher...

Extra virgin olive oil is heart-healthy, and it contains vitamins and beneficial fatty acids. Pure and healthy, this extra virgin olive oil is a smart addition to any commercial kitchen! Its light and delicate taste is perfect for finishing focaccia bread,...

Lira pomace oil is great for achieving a silky smooth consistency, similar to that achieved by using first press olive oil, without the strong flavor intrusion of such oil. An economical option for your Italian eatery, this Lira pomace oil features a...

The basins hold water or slowly funnel it to the ground. Hueco (pronounced "way-ko") Tanks is an oasis in the Chihuahuan Desert. Eons ago, igneous rock was thrust though the surrounding limestone rock and weathering created the hills and basins seen now.

It is also food for many wildlife species. I was always afraid of being turned into a bug or a toad or heaven forbid, a slimy snail, so I was very careful that I did not open the thing up and look inside.

When their host plants are not present, no caterpillars will be found for birds to feed their young.My recent observations and shifts in thinking have led me to believe it is time to correct some of my past mistakes.

It prefers partial to full shade and organically rich, moist but well-drained soils such as that found in well-established woodlands. When the seeds are mature, they burst and send seeds flying all around the area.

The Texans I have had the pleasure of knowing in my lifetime have all had an endearing, never-say-quit spirit. Many of these wild herbs are beautiful and would make lovely additions to the home flower garden.

Whether grown as an annual or hardy perennial, it is a low maintenance garden workhorse that remains a picture of health and beauty throughout the summer.Common names: Firebush, Mexican firebush, firecracker shrub, scarlet bushSize: 8-12 ft.

Leaves were put in a hot water bath to treat rheumatism.In northern California, many Native people ate the bay fruits. It probably also masked the human smell.Native Americans used bay in many herbal remedies.

Yet, my climate is almost tropical in comparison! There is no doubt that even if you garden in the most miserable of regions, there are at least some plants you can have success with, even if you only enjoy them for a few scant months.

One of the most rewarding and giving of native plant gardens is the meadow garden. These will be the backboneThey may form thickets in the garden or build an edge around the prairie garden.

Schisandra are shade loving, flowering vines with beautiful glossy green foliage that are native to the southeastern U.S. They are sweetly scented and deserving of a spot in your garden.

It was a warm day when I traveled to Arlington, Texas to meet a new and wonderful friend I met here on Dave's Garden. This plant is best left alone in the garden. I grow mine in my wildflower area that does not receive extra water in the summer.

Maybe so, but the plant that comes to mind for me is the mariposa lily. The couple times that I did get the bulbs to bloom, they never returned in subsequent years. They are very exacting about their cultural requirements.

American painted lady butterflies use the foliage as a larval food plant, and other butterflies flit about sipping the nectar.Plant climbing aster in an area where the vines will be exposed to full sun for best bloom.

It is a two hour drive from Anchorage back to Seward, but it became a six hour trip because I kept yelling, "Stop the car, Ava, I gotta get a picture of those flowers!" Being the patient soul that she is, Ava indulged my obsession, and I ended up with...

I trust this nursery implicitly to not sell plants that are of the "here today, gone tomorrow" variety so I bought it. I was! Sometimes finding an alternative is not about finding a different variety of the same plant you once grew.

Once these plants ‘take hold' in your garden, they reseed every year thereafter. They prefer full sun and well drained sandy soil. It is perfectly suited to grow right where mother nature has dropped it.That being said, it certainly would not hurt to...

The only sure way to grow ironweed is to find a plant growing at a nursery or a wild group that you can gather from. Just mark it and wait for spring.Do not mess with seeds. This plant is not made of iron or colored black but it does have a tenacity to...

Everywhere we landed, I was amazed at the diversity of plant life. The areas I visited were all located on the western side of Greenland. Very few people ever get the chance to visit Greenland.

Seedlings may show some variations.Look for a bluestar that is native to the area in which you live. As a group, they are not picky about soil composition and are unusually long-lived and dependable garden plants.Bluestars have several characteristics...

They are one of the most choice alpines that rock gardening enthusiasts can grow, but many are a bit of a challenge. If growing in the open garden, nestle them between rocks facing north or northwest

In the meantime, whether you want a tree for decorative flowers, fruit or an attraction to wildlife, you can still enjoy the classical orange-red fruited species of mountain-ash commonly offered in our

I can't begin to describe how clean and fragrant the air was. I had never heard of a wild clematis, however. Just lingering outside seemed to restore something deep inside me. I was even more relieved to find the hotel surrounded by gloriously blooming...