Wallflowers, an old-fashioned English flower, come in a range of bright shades — yellows, oranges, reds and maroons — and begin blooming in early spring. Wallflowers were named after the…
Plants
Used for more than 2,000 years, milk thistle is native to Europe. Products from this plant are popular in both Europe and the United States. The seeds produce a flavonoid…
Milk thistle extract is widely used for its healing effects on the liver. While it boasts a number of other positive side effects, it is often used to counter the…
Bamboo shoots are part of many Asian cuisines. Although canned bamboo shoots are generally available in markets in the U.S., fresh bamboo shoots can be harder to find. The shoots…
Lush, aromatic lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus) can fit into any garden — even if only for one season. Lemon grass, an Asian herb with thick stalks that impart a lemony…
You can use lemon grass as a spice to complement a variety of sweet and savory foods. Lemon grass is an aromatic plant that grows back each year after being…
Houseplants and herb pots add life and interest to indoor living spaces. After you invest time, money and energy into caring for your indoor garden, it can be frustrating when…
Animal manures are used to enrich soil and encourage strong crop and flower growth. The safest animal manure comes from herbivores like cows, horses and rabbits. Manure from cats, dogs…
Ivies are sought after climbing plants used for fences, walls and trellises. Given their cascading, spreading growth, ivies are also used as groundcovers and containers plants. There are over 25…
Climbing plants, including flowering vines, add visual interest to fences, trellises, arbors and even the walls of the home. Many types of climbing vines are hardy throughout the United States.…