Gardeners who have beautiful outside spaces like patio’s, porches, and decks like to decorate with living plants and flowers. As collections grow the containers start to take up too much…
Author: <span>Ruth</span>
Purslane (July 2019) I am sure you have seen Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) even if you do not have a garden. Purslane is a prolific succulent annual weed that grows everywhere,…
Allium tricoccum (wild leeks) Ramps are one of the first sights of green to pop out of the ground in the spring. Allium is Latin for garlic, Allium tricoccum or…
My husband and I had an opportunistic moment (all the planets of our lives were in alignment) to attend the 2019 Philadelphia Flower Show. “Flower Power”, demonstrating the “Power of…
Planning on attending the Philadelphia Flower Show this year and seeing the theme of “Flower Power” a return to the 1960’s/ Woodstock, of course I first thought was, what should…
I grow Swiss Chard in my garden every year, it stands perfectly tall and firm its beautifully rainbow colored stems and green leaves with colored veins brighten whatever area it…
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon Citratus) also called Citronella grass, is a native to South Asia, particularly Malaysia, it is growing around the world in tropical climates, Zone 9 or above, (it will…
Serves: 6 as a first course Ingredients: For the Lemongrass Mayonnaise: 4 lemongrass stalks, outer layer removed, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1/2 cup dry white wine (just to cover) Zest…
I am so excited my friends in your interest in planting raspberries, there is nothing greater than to go outside and pick your own fresh fruit, not only is it…