Plant Profile: Sage

November 19, 2020

For most, sage is used once or twice a year to season the turkey at Thanksgiving or spice up a dish or two at Christmas but it has many medicinal uses along with its aromatic flavor. Salvia officinalis is the common culinary sage and is grown all over the world. It reaches 1-3 feet high…. Read more >

Dandelion Roots

October 22, 2020

Although many of us think about dandelions in the spring and summer, fall is the best time to harvest them for their roots. This time of year, dandelion roots will have the most nutrients and will be a bit easier to get out of the ground since rains have usually come back by now and… Read more >

Blackberries Are Ripe!

August 28, 2020

Himalayan blackberries are now ripe! Often thought of as a nuisance; an invasive weed that we aim to rid our properties of, Himalayan blackberries are an abundant (and often FREE) food source for wildlife and for us! Blackberries On our farm & nursery property we are happy to maintain a few patches of this invasive,… Read more >

Snakes Head (Fritillaria meleagris) Plant of the Month: Fritillaria

March 17, 2017

With so many beautiful flowers starting to bloom this time of year, it’s hard to choose just one for plant of the month. Fritillaria is just so unique making it perfect for springtime! Fritillaria is a great option to diversify your bulb collection with its multiple varieties to choose from each having their own unique… Read more >

Hamamelis x intermedia 'Arnold Promise' Plant of the Month: Witch Hazel

January 11, 2017

After the holidays are over, January can be a month without much color. But, have no fear! Witch Hazel will save the day with its bright, fragrant blooms! Witch Hazel is a deciduous shrub that comes in many different varieties which range in size from medium to large and have yellow to orange to red… Read more >