Root Review: Tree Collards
Tree collards! They are big, beautiful, and edible; perhaps even better they do not need to be grown from seed every year. Tree collards are a fantastic plant for the
Tag: perennial
Is Oregano invasive?
I was attending a university-run seminar a couple of weeks ago and was rather shocked to hear the presenter mention oregano as an invasive plant in the PNW. I’ll note
Root Review: Hablitzia
Hablitzia, also known as Caucasian mountain spinach, is a perennial climber that has developed quite a reputation with the permaculture/homesteader community. Hardy,, perennial, tasty… what’s more to love? My attempts
Native plant diseases: to treat or not to treat?
I’ve grown a lot of Phacelia from seed and there is a lot of it growing throughout my yard. Some of it is gorgeous and healthy, growing into small stands
The Green Alkanet Plague
This is not comfrey. Online plant ID groups can be frustrating. They usually consist of a few experts floating in a sea of people casually interested in plant ID. On
Beware the Bugleweeds
Ajuga reptans as an invasive weed Taking a walk through a wealthy neighborhood is interesting, both from an anthropological and botanical point of view. The manicured lawns, symptoms of a
Garlic Heaven 2022
Garlic is a reliable garden powerhouse, growing through the winter when most other plants are fast asleep or dead. It’s a great choice for a gardener wishing to grow more
Root Review: Malabar Spinach
Malabar spinach gets a lot of clout in the permaculture community as a heat-tolerant perennial green. There are two varieties, Basella alba and Basella alba var. rubra. As the latin
How to make a home watercress production system
Watercress is an old, old vegetable. Roman soldiers probably ate it, and you can too if you give it the conditions it needs to thrive. Watercress is very nutritious, containing