Meadowsweet, Filipendula ulmaria
“The leaves and floures of Meadowsweet farre excelle all other strowing herbs for to decke up houses, to strawe in chambers, halls and banqueting-houses in the summer-time, for the smell …
In the Garden
Aspect in Garden Design
“can we speak in flowers.It will be easier for me to understand.” Nayyirah Waheed January is the time for garden planning. As you are contemplating new beds and borders, remember …
“The Little Alchemical One,” Lady’s Mantle
Latin Name: Alchemilla vulgaris Common Names: Our Ladies Mantle, Mary’s Mantle, Mary’s Palm, Bear’s Foot, Dew Cup, Duck’s Foot, Elf-Shot, Lamb’s Foot, Lion’s Foot, Nine Hooks Parts Used: Flowering aerial …
The Harvest Moon
Broomsedge bluestem, Andropogon virginicus – At the Farm, Mae’s Meadow “The old-time gardeners say, “With the waxing of the moon, the earth exhales. ” When the sap in the plants …
Queen of Hungary Waters
As Fire Cider recipes float from Facebook group to newsletters to personal feeds, I have another “vinegar recipe” that takes a substantial role in my family’s skin and hair health. …
In the Gardens: Lilium superbum
“A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness. It teaches industry and thrift – above all, it teaches entire trust.” Gertrude Jekyll This plant has taught …
In the Woodland Garden: Monarda fistulosa
Monarda fistulosa L. Common Names: Wild Bergamot, Beebalm, Horsemint, Golden Melissa, Indian Nettle, Sweet Leaf Family: Mint, Lamiaceae Taste: Hot, aromatic Energetics: Warming, drying “Flowers always make people …
Lady’s Slipper, Moccasin Flower – from the Gardens
C. pubescens x C. fasciolatum Common Name: slipper orchid, lady’s slipper, moccasin flower, camel’s foot, squirrel foot, steeple cap, Venus’ shoes, whippoorwill shoes, nerve root, American valerian Scientific Name: Cypripedium …
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The First Gardener
“One touch of Nature makes the whole world kin.” Shakespeare I am reading a wonderful book about the rambling adventures of a man building a garden in the French countryside …
Monday Morning Musing
? Good Monday Morning ? Thinking of all of you as we, within this magnificent country of states and world at large, begin the transition from quarantine to moving back out into …