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Elephant ears make an interesting addition to your garden bed
Elephant ears (Colocasia sp.) are that plant with the huge heart-shaped leaves that look like they belong in a tropical rainforest. That’s probably because they do. They are native to Southeast Asia. These peace lily and caladium relatives are one … Continue reading
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Tagged bulbs, calcium oxalate, Colocasia, corms, elephant ears, huge heart-shaped leaves, Taro, toxic to pets, tropical look, well-drained soils
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Snapdragons are an underused cool-season flower
Nearly everyone who desires fall color in their yards in eastern North Carolina plants pansies and mums. A few grow ornamental cabbage and kale. They’re pretty, but I like variety, and snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus) can provide a wide array of … Continue reading
Evening primrose is a stunning native wildflower
Everyone has seen those tall weeds with long narrow leaves and covered with cup-shaped yellow flowers. Sometimes they can grow to be five feet tall. For foragers and herbalists, it has a bounty of uses. The plant in question is … Continue reading
More and more people are discovering lemongrass
When we think of herbs, usually culinary uses come to mind first. We generally learn about other values later. Lemongrass is a fine example and the name fits. You can’t miss the lemon scent. Lemongrass contains chemicals used to repel … Continue reading
A productive garden depends on healthy soil
Winter is not a typical time to think about gardening. Usually the only thoughts involve ordering seeds for the upcoming season. However, soil often can benefit from winter care. Thus far this winter has been mild. Many people are already … Continue reading
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