Read all about some of our visits to local garden centres and gardens
Originally posted on mygrandmasgardenblog:
ECHINACEA Common Name: Purple Coneflower Scientific Name: Echinacea spp Family: Asteraceae (Daisy) family Species: There are three species of Echinacea: Echinacea Purpurea Echinacea, Echinacea Pallida Echinacea Angustifolia…
Stinging Nettle is an invasive weed and belongs to the Urticacae family. Stinging Nettle grows along stream banks, disturbed soils, and likes rich damp soils. It is found in Newfoundland […]
Devil’s Claw is native to South Africa, and is has been used by indigenous tribes in South Africa as a healing herb for thousands of years to treat inflammation of […]
This herb garden is easy and fun to make. Use an old wagon wheel, paint it with your favourite colour, and plant herbs between the spokes of the wheel.
The Power of Fennel Scientific Name:(Foeniculm Vulgar) Common Name: Herb Fennel Plant Family: Apiaceae Species: Green Fennel and Bronze Fennel Medicinal Uses for Fennel: Fennel is good for indigestion Fennel […]
The Many Benefits of Eating Garlic: Scientific Name: Allium Sativum Common Name: Garlic Plant Family: Allium Species: Hardneck varieties include: Asiatic, Creole, Porcelain, Purple Stripe, Glazed Purple Stripe, Marbled Purple […]
The Benefits of Swiss Chard: Scientific Name: Beta Vulgaris Common name: Swiss Chard Family: Beet Family Species: Fordhook Giant Lucullis Rhubard Chard Vulcan Perpetual Spinach Erbetto Bright Lights MEDICINAL USES: […]
