Deprecated: Function WP_Dependencies->add_data() was called with an argument that is deprecated since version 6.9.0! IE conditional comments are ignored by all supported browsers. in /home/iam4pack/public_html/garden/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131
February 2006 - Lawanda's Garden

Month: February 2006

What do those Latin words mean?

Posted on February 28, 2006 in Newspaper Columns

Have you heard gardeners rattle off the Latin names of plants and been awed or intimidated? There’s no need to be. You probably already know a lot of the Latin words and don’t realize it. Are any of these familiar? Artemisia, Aster, Begonia, Chrysanthemum, Clematis, Crocus, Delphinium, Geranium, Hibiscus, Hosta, Iris, Phlox and Potentilla. [Continue]

Dandelions, chickweed, plantain

Posted on February 14, 2006 in Newspaper Columns

Dandelions are the enemy of many a lawn perfectionist. This year, think twice before dousing your lawn with weed killer – those dandelions have many health benefits. When the leaves first appear, they are sweet and tender. After the flowers appear, the leaves become more bitter. Dandelion leaves are a healthy addition to [Continue]