This time every year it’s the same: a wild profusion of bright, yellow dandelions (Taraxacum officianale) poke their way through the grass. I have never cared if this plentiful perennial dotted my yard. Like The Dandelion King, I let dandelions grow with abandon. They, like the little purple violets growing alongside them, wake up my spring [...]
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a member of the mint family. There are over 40 varieties available, some have been around for over 5,000 years. With over 40 varieties of basil out there, there are plenty of choices including lime basil, red basil, Thai basil…all of which have made it to my garden on year or another. My [...]
