Berries are one of the most popular fruits in the world and have been eaten and enjoyed for centuries. Wild berries such as wild blackberries and wild strawberries are favorites among many and can be found in the wild or in cultivated fields. Propagation methods allow berry growers to increase the number of plants they …
As the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent, many people are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to the fight against global warming. One often overlooked solution can be found in our own backyards: converting a traditional lawn into a food forest. A food forest is a type of permaculture …
Are you looking for a way to save money and earn passive income? If so, then planting a food forest could be just the answer. I know this from personal experience – my own food forest yielded an abundance of produce in its first full season, and I didn’t need to buy any vegetables throughout …
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Photograph by: wildflower.org What is this plant? Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) is a North American lant in the sunflower family. The plant is native to Eastern and Central North America. Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) are also naturalized in the Western part of the continent and in China. It has now been found in all 10 …
Photograph by: Abby Cali What is this plant? Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a native North American perennial wildflower. It is a member of the milkweed family and is known for its beautiful orange flowers and its ability to attract butterflies. Butterfly weed is native to the eastern United States. It is found in every …
Photograph by: wildflower.org What is this plant? Red Mulberry (Morus rubra) is a native North American tree that can grow up to 35 feet tall. The tree has reddish-brown bark and produces small, dark fruits that are edible and high in vitamins and minerals. Red Mulberry (Morus rubra) is a great plant for attracting birds …
Photograph by: wildflower.org What is this plant? Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) is a perennial with white flowers and small red fruits. It is an easy-to-grow plant and a popular ingredient for jams, jellies, and pies. Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) is a great plant for attracting birds and other small animals. The plant grows in clumps …
Photograph by: Abby Cali What is this plant? Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) is an evergreen tree with scale-like leaves that are arranged in flattened fans. Arborvitae trees are a type of conifer. The leaves are green on top and yellow-green on the bottom. The tree can grow up to 40 feet tall and 20 …
Photograph by: Abby Cali What is this plant? Eastern Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a perennial with lavender-colored petals and a spiny, brownish center. It is an easy-to-grow plant and a popular ingredient for teas, spices, and extracts. Eastern Purple Coneflower is a great plant for attracting pollinators like butterflies and bees. The plant grows …
