Feb 26, 2021 | Love This!
Name: Alchemilla mollis, aka Lady’s Mantle Type of Plant: This is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows in sun or part-shade and is hardy in Zones 3 to 8. Why I Love/Hate this plant: I love lady’s mantle for so many reasons! It’s easy to grow, adaptable to a variety...
Feb 19, 2021 | Love This!
Name: cilantro, aka coriander, aka Coriandrum sativum Type of Plant: An annual herb used around the world in a variety of dishes. Why I Love/Hate this plant: I love that this herb is used in so many types of cuisine. To me, guacamole wouldn’t be guacamole without...
Feb 12, 2021 | Love This!
Name: Peace Lily aka Spathiphyllum species and varieties Type of Plant: This is a tropical, broad leaf evergreen that is a very commonly sold houseplant. Why I Love/Hate this plant: I love the peace lily because it has dark, shiny green leaves and will survive in...
Jan 29, 2021 | Love This!
Type of Plant: Alocasia is a broad-leafed tropical plant that has dramatic, striking foliage. These do well as houseplants and outdoors in the summer on Cape Cod and in other northern climates. Why I Love/Hate this plant: Like many other tropical plants, these...
Jan 22, 2021 | Love This!
Name: Dendrolycopodium obscurum aka Lycopodium obscurum, aka ground pine or princess pine. Type of Plant: This is a club moss that is native to the eastern North America. Club mosses are low, evergreen plants with scale-like leaves. Why I Love/Hate this plant:...
Jan 15, 2021 | Love This!
Name: Caladium Type of Plant: A tropical plant that’s grown as an annual in northern gardens. Why I Love/Hate this plant: Heart shaped leaves, a variety of foliage colors from white to red and green, thrives in deep shade…what’s not to love? This plant brings color...