It is summer and I am standing in a large field/garden of native plants. It is one of thousands just like it, and I have seen so many in the last several years – a rangy offering of the usual suspects that effortlessly cements the gardener’s reputation as one of The Good, if not the…
I returned to my garden this week worn out. After a long drive north to a speaking engagement, but an even longer flight and overnight experience south to a conference destination an equal distance away, I began an early morning weeding session this morning and let my thoughts wander into what the actual hell has…
Although native plants lend themselves to informal displays such as this combination of paper birch (Betula papyrifera) and Carolina lupines (Thermopsis villosa), the effect can be quite elegant. And maintenance, once the natives haves established themselves, is typically far less demanding than that of traditional imported garden plantings. Photo by Larry Weaner. I admire…
We had two long hot and dry spells in the DC area this summer, and their impact can be seen all over town. Lots of dead conifers, especially Yews and Arborviteas. (Junipers seemed to thrive.) The drought also killed some broad-leaf evergreens, like these Cherry Laurels. And these grand old Rhododendrons. Which made me wonder…
In GardenRant’s 18-year history we’ve tackled more than a few controversial topics, including Marianne’s recent post about advocates of pure nativism, to which Ranter emeritus Thomas Christopher then responded. Lively discussions ensued! I love seeing disagreements aired and explored honestly and based in facts. And with an open mind! In that vein, a recent episode…
So, avocado a fruit or vegetable? Yes, answer your questions. What is an Avocado? The avocado, a tree likely originating from south-central Mexico. It is classified as a member of the flowering plant family Lauraceae. The fruit of the plant, also called an avocado. It is botanically a large berry containing a single large seed….
The Squirting Cucumber Plant is a very unique wild plant found naturally growing in the Mediterranean. It can be grown in the States as an annual or in zones 8-11 for longer periods. Anyone can enjoy this plant during their growing season as it takes between 50-70 days to produce its fruit. Squirting cucumber (Ecballium…
Here is the list of vegetables you can grow in January; onions, potatoes, beans, peas, spinach, carrots and beets. Did you know at least nine different families of fruits and vegetables exist. Each with potentially hundreds of different plant compounds that are beneficial to health. Eat a variety of types and colors of vegetables in…
Pothos Facts Pothos (Epipremnum aureum): Pothos, also known as Devil’s Ivy, is a popular trailing vine plant that belongs to the Epipremnum genus. Pothos plants have heart-shaped leaves with a glossy texture. The most common variety of Pothos has green leaves, but there are variegated cultivars available,…
Streptocarpus: A Fascinating Genus of Cape Primroses Introduction: The world of plants is full of captivating and diverse species, each with its unique beauty and characteristics. Among them, the genus Streptocarpus stands out for its enchanting flowers and captivating foliage. Streptocarpus, commonly known as Cape primroses, encompasses numerous species that have captivated gardeners and indoor…
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