How to Plant and Grow Horehound

If you’ve ever been mesmerized by the gently flowing tail of a fish underwater, you’ll love fishtail palms. They have large leaves with a shape reminiscent of the graceful caudal fin of a goldfish or betta fish.But before you rush out and buy one, I’m going to level wi

There’s a reason that poppies make an appearance in so much artwork and in so many gardens across the world. They’re dazzling.The paper-thin petals are incredibly elegant, in

Finding flowers in your food isn’t as surprising as it used to be. Marigolds and pansies are a pretty common sight in salads, and candied rose petals and violets decorate all kinds of desserts.But I have yet to order a dish at a restaurant and find fuchsia flowers –

When it comes to herbal remedies, some species get all the attention.It’s difficult to find someone who hasn’t heard of echinacea.

Some plants get all the attention, with their massive flowers or bold foliage colors. Then there are the humble workhorses doing their job without any fuss or muss, making our lives easier and our gardens prettier.Sedges are one such plant. For the most part, they’re nearl

Lacking the sharpness of onion or the aromatic spice of garlic, the shallot somehow takes the best of both of those beloved alliums and blends them into one beautiful, sweet yet savory flavor.This unassuming bulb is used in a variety of cuisines around the world.

Have you ever dug into a bowlful of yellow dal from your favorite restaurant and marveled at that subtle, citrusy flavor that maybe you couldn’t quite place?Want to make that herbaceous deliciousness a part

There are a few plants out there that don’t have broad popularity and I just can’t understand why. Number one on that list is lovage.What’s not to love about lovage?The entire plant is edible,

Lots of herbs – such as dill and fennel – have that gorgeous anise-like flavor, but anise is the OG.A member of the Apiaceae family, this plan

If you want to see a rose gardener cry, all you have to do is say these two words: black spot.Sooner or later, it seems like everyone who raises roses will

It’s about time juniper berries got the attention they deserve.These common plants grow all over the Norther

If you’re the culinarily adventurous type, you’ll probably want to add a diverse assortment of leafy greens to your garden – and if that’s the case, you don’t want to overlook broccoli rabe!While it may be somewhat uncommon fare in Nort