LeAura Alderson

To Some it’s a Weed, for Others an Ornamental Lyreleaf Sage, also known as Salvia lyrata, is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It makes its appearance …

Nature’s Own Pest Control Recently, a reader mentioned that she had spider mite problems afflicting her plants indoors and out. So that problem sent us into the research on spider …

Metal Hummingbird Feeders Are Lovely, but Potentially Harmful We’ve been using the attractive glass and copper hummingbird feeders, until now. We’ve changed them out just this weekend after discovering an …

Have you ever tried using red plastic mulch for tomatoes? We’re on our third year of using this USDA approved material. We’d love to hear from your experience if you’ve …

We love learning all about the plants in our garden and in the wild. Beyond the obvious edible uses of the vegetables we grow, there’s so much more to know. …

AKA Garden Sorrel, and Botanically as Rumex Acetosa When it comes to adding a tangy twist to your culinary creations, consider growing French Sorrel (Rumex acetosa). This vibrant herb not …

A friend who lives in Florida was lamenting about an extended dry spell with 90°+ days, so naturally it got me wondering about the plants there. So I looked up …

Harvesting asparagus is a tremendously rewarding experience after a few years of waiting for your perennial asparagus to be ready.

And When is Asparagus Growing Season? If you’re wondering when to plant asparagus, we’ll cover that in this short article on the asparagus growing season. If you’re new to planting …

Hay Fever Season Keeping You Indoors? If your love of gardening and being out in nature is hampered by allergies, this article on herbs that help with seasonal allergies and …