You've heard "fall is a great time for planting" but perhaps you haven't been told why. Obviously, the time to plant annuals and most vegetable crops has passed, but fall is indeed prime planting time for native perennials, shrubs, and trees. At Edge of the Woods we see autumn as a wonderful … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – Jerusalem Artichoke
No, they aren’t artichokes…and they aren’t from Jerusalem either! The Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) is a perennial wildflower known for its edible tubers, hence its species name “tuberosus”. Like true artichokes (Cynara cardunculus), the Jerusalem artichoke is a member of the … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – Amorpha fruticosa
This multi-stemmed, open shrub is a versatile plant useful for landscapes, naturalistic plantings, and restoration projects. While considered a shrub, this plant develops a canopy with distinct trunks free of lower branches, mimicking the look of a small tree. Because of its openness, short … [Read more...]
