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Arrowroot is becoming well known as a gluten-free alternative to corn starch and flour. What isn’t advertised on the nutritional label, though, is the rich history of arrowroot powder and the plant it comes from. It was cultivated in Latin America as early as 8200 BCE, thousands of years before gluten was even identified. Back … Read more
From your living room to your yard, plants with rich green leaves beautify your world. But sometimes, when you least expect it, your prized plant leaves turn yellow. Known as chlorosis, yellowing happens when something interferes with your plants chlorophyll — thats the plant pigment behind that gorgeous green you love. The good news is … Read more
In this short video, our Board Certified Master Arborist Wayne White discusses some of the common fungal diseases that can harm evergreen trees. Graceful and stately Austrian pine trees lend superb ornamental value to landscapes, but their tender new growth can attract some uninvited slimy guests – snails! While snails play a role in the … Read more
No group of plants does “adorable” and “blue” better than grape hyacinths. Most gardeners know these captivating little bulbs by way of Muscari armeniacum and its allies, whose elfin spires of chubby blue flowers do indeed resemble tiny bunches of grapes. But there’s another, equally delightful side to the Muscari tribe, with numerous species that … Read more
Growing baby sage plants can be an extremely rewarding experience for any gardener. From seed to harvest, understanding the different stages of growth will help you provide the best care for your sage plant. In this complete guide, we’ll walk through the baby sage’s journey from germination to maturity, with tips to ensure success at … Read more
Sage is one of the primary herbs for growing in an herb garden. Its fuzzy grayish-green leaves have a potent flavor that is used in many classic dishes. It also has a long history of use in traditional remedies for treating sore throats, diabetes, high cholesterol, and memory problems. Sage is an easy-to-grow perennial that … Read more
Azaleas, also known as genus rhododendron, are a wonderfully diverse and hardy shrub that brings beauty to your springtime garden. Typically blooming in early spring, their flowers are a stunning array of color. There are dozens of varieties, which offer colors from fluorescent pinks and purples, to whites, yellows, and even oranges. Azalea plants are … Read more
Leyland cypress (x Cupressocyparis leylandii) has grown in popularity in the Southeast over the last few decades, especially in its use as a fast-growing screening plant. With the increased planting that has resulted from its popularity, various diseases and pest problems have become more evident. As with any plant, the first step to a healthy … Read more
Our favourite tree fern, Dicksonia antarctica comes from south-east Australia. They’re evergreen and raise themselves up on thick, fluffy, textual trunks, sometimes to 15ft or more after many years. Their canopy of delicately feathered symmetrical fronds can grow to 12ft across. No wonder then, that theyre called tree ferns. The view from above is unsurpassable. … Read more
The vivid multi-hued foliage of Ascot Rainbow spurge (Euphorbia x martinii ‘Ascot Rainbow’) makes it a standout in any garden. This Australian native hybrid, a cross between Euphorbia characias and Euphorbia amygdaloides, brings a splash of color and texture with its unique cream pink and green leaves. If your Ascot Rainbow spurge has outgrown its … Read more