Name: Forsythia species, hybrids and varieties Type of Plant: A flowering shrub in the olive family, Oleaceae. One of the first shrubs to bloom in the spring, and one that’s very hardy as well. Why I Love This Plant:...
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Plants Dying? It’s Part of The Adventure
If everything you did was a sure thing, how satisfying would that be? Isn't part of the fun in trying new pursuits and activities not knowing how...
Roasted Roots
I love roasted veggies, and this particular combination is easy, versatile and satisfying. Serve this plain as a side dish, or toss with tofu or...
Oatmeal Walnut Blueberry Bars
When Awesome Bars stopped making their apricot walnut bar I was heartbroken. So I decided to do an oatmeal/walnut bar of my own. I used blueberries...
Hearts-a-Bustin’
There's a plant for every holiday, and for Valentine's Day I'm especially fond of Euonymus americanus. With a common name like hearts-a-bustin',...
I Love Hydrangea Pinky Winky
Name: Hydrangea paniculata ‘Dvppinky’ aka Pinky Winky Hydrangea Type of Plant: This is a very hardy shrub that flowers in mid-to-late summer and...
I Love Verbascum Chaixii
Name: Verbascum chaixii aka nettle-leaved mullein Type of Plant: A biennial that sometimes only lasts a year and other times might live three...