Did you know that a pumpkin is a fruit? Yes, the countless varieties of pumpkins are in the same family as squash, cucumber and melons. Its origin dates back to about 5000 B.C. in North America. Pumpkins are among the most versatile fruits that exist. They have been...
Chrysanthemums are the largest commercially produced flower in the US and are the second most popular flower after roses. Their meaning varies from country to country, death, happiness to love. Mums originated in China were they were considered one of the Four Noble...
Sedum, a family of 400, long overlooked in my yard, is a succulent plant that evolves into a stunning mass of individual flowers. The leaves can be eaten in salads and the plant has medicinal properties including pain and inflammation relief.
