Most to all native plants have edible or medicinal uses. After all, before the original immigrants arrived in North America there were no grocery stores or pharmacies -- just the great outdoors and nature’s bounty. There is a wealth of information available on the medicinal and herbal uses of … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight: Physocarpus opulifolius (Ninebark)
Four Seasons of Interest Looking for a fast growing shrub to use as part of a hedgerow, privacy planting, or habitat island? Ninebark is your answer. Super-easy to grow, it has 4 seasons of interest: Spring: Profusion of white flowers in late spring to early summer. Summer: … [Read more...]
Genus Spotlight – Amelanchier
There are several species of Serviceberry. They all bloom in spring, set fruit in summer, and have a lovely soft yellow fall color. Some species have tinges of red and orange in fall. The fruits are tasty, like soft sweet blueberries. Songbirds and small mammals also love them. Flowers are … [Read more...]
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