Fennel is Not Such a ‘Friendly Plant’
Fennel’s strong aroma and flavor make it a garden favorite. Unfortunately, those same attributes make it a poor companion plant—fennel is not a very “friendly” plant for other crops. …
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A Word About the Types of Fennel
Despite all the mystery and intrigue about the history and uses for fennel, there are only two main types of fennel—herb fennel and vegetable fennel. …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Sage Plants
Healthy sage plants start with planting them in the right soil. Sage thrives in well-drained, sandy, loamy soil. If growing in a container, consider putting a layer of pebbles in …
Wild Things!
In the shade of mingling paulownias, eight children sprawled like a litter of puppies atop a blue tarp, fair heads and dark dappled by sunlight. Seasoned veterans of our library’s …
Happy Ending
Gardeners, probably from prehistory, have looked for happy endings—but we have often been disappointed. Amongst recorded failures is Petrarch, who in the 14th century made several gardens, carefully consulting the …
