Hedge Apples: Thanksgiving Décor and Strong American Wood
November 18, 2015You might find the odd-looking fruit of the hedge apple, aka osage orange, rolling around the ground this fall, but it’s the wood that’s really something to celebrate.
Hens And Chicks: My Go-To Houseplant
November 11, 2015This hardy, succulent houseplant can withstand even the gardening practices of even the brownest thumbs.
The Fascinating Micah Rood Apple
October 28, 2015Was this apple tree cursed or was it just a wild variety with haunting characteristics? We might never know.
The Protection Of Hazel
October 21, 2015In Grimm’s original story of Cinderella, it’s a hazel bush that makes the girl’s dreams come true.
Basil’s Haunting Tale
October 14, 2015Basil plays a starring role in this spooky story of forbidden love, murder and ghosts.
Ghostly Paperwhites And Their Spooky Story
October 7, 2015Incorporate these daffodil relatives as a haunting feature in your Halloween displays.
Henna: A Natural Hair Dye
September 16, 2015Just because you work the land and want to live a simpler, more natural lifestyle doesn’t mean you don’t deserve a little pampering.
Passionflower: A Native Beauty
September 9, 2015The tropical-looking purple passionflower is actually a U.S. native whose fruit can be enjoyed and leaves can be used medicinally.
Jewelweed For Your Skin And Just For Fun
September 2, 2015While touch-me-nots are one of nature’s funnest games, these plants will also stop poison ivy in its tracks.
Bugleweed For Thyroid Support
August 26, 2015Sometimes part of the fun in gardening is being curious and patient and letting unknown plants introduce themselves to you.
