History of Vegetables: Biretta Vermelha Pepper (Capsicum baccatum)
Also known as Nepalese Bell, Chapeau de Frade (friar’s cap), and orchid pepper, this unique pepper from Brazil is one of a group of peppers known as Aji’s that are…
Also known as Nepalese Bell, Chapeau de Frade (friar’s cap), and orchid pepper, this unique pepper from Brazil is one of a group of peppers known as Aji’s that are…
Native to Spain and Portugal this herbaceous perennial is a member of the mustard family, Brassicaceae, that also includes cabbage, broccoli, and alyssum. The species forms loose mounds of wiry…
The moisture conditions in a rain garden vary and four regions can be identified: areas with 1. shallow water most of the time, 2.wet soil with occasional standing water, 3.…
Red spider lily is a bulbous perennial native to China, Korea and Nepal. It is member of the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae) that also includes agapanthus, daffodils, and garlic. The deep…
The Living Landscape offers anThe home landscape offers many opportunities and if you want to have all the traditional virtues of a garden while attracting wildlife, education on how to…
My paternal grandmother, Helen S Wright, included three recipes for parsnip wine in her book, Old Time Recipes for Home Made Wines. Two of the three recipes begin with ample…
Painted daisy is an herbaceous perennial native to southwestern Asia. It is a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes sunflowers, yarrow and lettuce. The aromatic, fern-like leaves…
This charming combination is a spring-time delight in a shady garden. The delicate white flowers of sweet woodruff echo the white margins of the hosta while contrasting with its large…
The flowers are carried on long stems in clusters of three to nine and have dark red petals with crimson markings on the tips to give a velvety look. The…
Introducing young children to gardening lies deep in the heart of most gardeners who want to share their passion and continue the gardening tradition. Kari Cornell’s book, The Nitty-Gritty Gardening…