About 4 years ago someone gave me a small Horseradish starter plant and it has taken off, growing beautifully in soil that could use a little help, but seems to be fine with this plant and the herbs growing in the garden….herbs are so forgiving. The plant grows next to our rural mailbox and is [...]
I always used to run when I would see Goldenrod, but now think it is a beautiful plant. The picture below was taken during a recent walk through a the New Jersey Botanical Gardens. It wasn’t being cultivated, just growing wild on the way to one of the woodland paths, just like it grows wild [...]
Echinacea Purpurea plants, also known as cone flowers are actually something lacking in my garden. My mother has some beautiful plants that look just like the one pictured, the purple cone flower, known for the medicinal properties of enhancing the immune system. (I use Echinacea and Golden Seal often for different infections, and during season [...]
I love animals, and think Deer are among the most beautiful and gentle looking creatures there are. We see them frequently around this area as it is very wooded, as well as bears, raccoons, squirrels, and you name it, we have it! My tulips are beginning to put out their buds, and when they flower [...]
This post is to let you know that the plant exchange page has been updated for the 2009 season. Old inactive contributors have been removed, and new contributors are needed and appreciated. You can offer plants, or any garden, herb or plant-related item that you wish. If you are not interested in offering your plants [...]
