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Plant Families: Amaranth and Amaryllis
There are 90 species in the Amaranth family in about 60 genera. They are abundant in warm regions and while many species are considered allergy-causing weeds some, such as Celosia are very popular and beautiful additions to gardens. There are 1,300 species of Amaryllis in abut 86 genera, mostly native of tropical and warm climates. They grow from bulbs or underground stems, have narrow basal leaves and a long, leafless flowering stalk.
wildflowers of north america • botany • environment • ecology • gregg pasterick
There are 90 species in the Amaranth family in about 60 genera. They are abundant in warm regions and while many species are considered allergy-causing weeds some, such as Celosia are very popular and beautiful additions to gardens. There are 1,300 species of Amaryllis in abut 86 genera, mostly native of tropical and warm climates. They grow from bulbs or underground stems, have narrow basal leaves and a long, leafless flowering stalk.
wildflowers of north america • botany • environment • ecology • gregg pasterick
Plant Families: Chenopodiaceae and Cistaceae
Briefly, the Goosefoot and Rockrose Families.
plant families: chenopodiaceae and cistaceae • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Briefly, the Goosefoot and Rockrose Families.
plant families: chenopodiaceae and cistaceae • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Amaranth: A Grain, Flower and Weed
Tall, with unusual flowers, Amaranth is easy to grow and can be enjoyed for its beauty or eaten for dinner.
edible amaranth • amaranth as food • religious use of amaranth • common types of amaranth • how to grow amaranth
Tall, with unusual flowers, Amaranth is easy to grow and can be enjoyed for its beauty or eaten for dinner.
edible amaranth • amaranth as food • religious use of amaranth • common types of amaranth • how to grow amaranth
The Zuni People and Their Edible Plants
I have been writing about the Zuni Indians and their plush, velvety regard for the natural world, as reported by Matilda Coxe Stevenson in the 1915 publication, the <I>Thirteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1908-1909</i>. They found many uses for the plants that grew around them, the most important of which were as medicines and as a food source.
the zuni people and their edible plants • gregg pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
I have been writing about the Zuni Indians and their plush, velvety regard for the natural world, as reported by Matilda Coxe Stevenson in the 1915 publication, the <I>Thirteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1908-1909</i>. They found many uses for the plants that grew around them, the most important of which were as medicines and as a food source.
the zuni people and their edible plants • gregg pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Weed Salads from My Garden
Weeds are the basis of herbalism. While supplying the raw material for delicious salads, they may well help to protect us from disease.
herbalism • nutrition • lamb's quarters • pigweed • weed salad
Weeds are the basis of herbalism. While supplying the raw material for delicious salads, they may well help to protect us from disease.
herbalism • nutrition • lamb's quarters • pigweed • weed salad
Four-Wing Saltbush
The four-wing saltbush exists all over the western portion of western North America, including some parts of southwestern Canada.
four-wing saltbush • atriplex canescens • atriplex hortensis • alkaline • drought-resistant
The four-wing saltbush exists all over the western portion of western North America, including some parts of southwestern Canada.
four-wing saltbush • atriplex canescens • atriplex hortensis • alkaline • drought-resistant
Removing Aphids Without the Use of Chemicals
Chemicals may be great at getting rid of aphids, however not all gardeners wish to resort to using them. So what follows are ideas for dealing with aphid infestation.
green method of reducing aphid numbers • dealing with aphids without chemicals • eco friendly way of dealing with aphids • companion planting • deterant plants
Chemicals may be great at getting rid of aphids, however not all gardeners wish to resort to using them. So what follows are ideas for dealing with aphid infestation.
green method of reducing aphid numbers • dealing with aphids without chemicals • eco friendly way of dealing with aphids • companion planting • deterant plants
Butterfly Gardens, 6th in a Series of Children's Garden Themes
Butterfly Gardens need nectar plants and host plants to be really successful. Make a butterfly garden with your child for a fun backyard learning experience. Learn about flowers which attract butterflies and plants which host butterfly eggs and caterpillars. <META Name="keywords" Content="Butterfly garden, children, butterfly host plants, flowers for butterflies, butterfly flowers, kids, butterfly links, children's activities."> Butterfly Gardens attract kids and butterflies in for exciting science learning experiences. Plant to attract the fllying flowers to your child's garden. © <a href="/profile.cfm/Linda">Linda Mazar</a>
butterfly gardens • nectar plants • host • successful • child
Butterfly Gardens need nectar plants and host plants to be really successful. Make a butterfly garden with your child for a fun backyard learning experience. Learn about flowers which attract butterflies and plants which host butterfly eggs and caterpillars. <META Name="keywords" Content="Butterfly garden, children, butterfly host plants, flowers for butterflies, butterfly flowers, kids, butterfly links, children's activities."> Butterfly Gardens attract kids and butterflies in for exciting science learning experiences. Plant to attract the fllying flowers to your child's garden. © <a href="/profile.cfm/Linda">Linda Mazar</a>
butterfly gardens • nectar plants • host • successful • child
Edible Weeds! Local, Free & Nutritious
Weeds are not the enemy. Rather, they provide solutions to global hunger, rising food costs, escalating malnutrition and other maladies of modern living.
edible weeds • local • free • nutritious • nature’s 10 best weeds to eat
Weeds are not the enemy. Rather, they provide solutions to global hunger, rising food costs, escalating malnutrition and other maladies of modern living.
edible weeds • local • free • nutritious • nature’s 10 best weeds to eat
Summer's Bounty
The wealth of Summer is in the abundance of wild and cultivated foods that are ready to harvest. Share the wealth!
wild foods • edible wild plants • garden • gardening • cooking
The wealth of Summer is in the abundance of wild and cultivated foods that are ready to harvest. Share the wealth!
wild foods • edible wild plants • garden • gardening • cooking
Weeds in the Vegetable Garden
Handling weeds in the vegetable garden can be a real challenge, but with the right knowledge and the willingness to deal with them, weeds can be overcome!
weeds • weeding the garden • garden pests • eliminating weeds • perennial weeds
Handling weeds in the vegetable garden can be a real challenge, but with the right knowledge and the willingness to deal with them, weeds can be overcome!
weeds • weeding the garden • garden pests • eliminating weeds • perennial weeds
Organic Pest Control
Control insect pests in your garden with beneficial insects - the natural organic way.
organic pest control • control insect natural organic • beneficial insect • insect pest control • organic garden pest control
Control insect pests in your garden with beneficial insects - the natural organic way.
organic pest control • control insect natural organic • beneficial insect • insect pest control • organic garden pest control
The Dispersal of Seeds
Once seeds and fruits are formed, they must be dispersed away from the parent plant.
seed dispersal • wind disperses seeds • water disperses seeds • animals disperse seeds • ballistic seed dispersal
Once seeds and fruits are formed, they must be dispersed away from the parent plant.
seed dispersal • wind disperses seeds • water disperses seeds • animals disperse seeds • ballistic seed dispersal
Of Weeds And Thugs, Part1
Wouldn't it be nice if our gardens only held the plants we like? No one loves to weed, especially when they get out of hand. And have you ever planted something you regreted later? Find out what you are up against and what you can do about it in this two part article.
weed seeds • seed dormancy • bindweed • mulch and weeds • friable soil and weeds
Wouldn't it be nice if our gardens only held the plants we like? No one loves to weed, especially when they get out of hand. And have you ever planted something you regreted later? Find out what you are up against and what you can do about it in this two part article.
weed seeds • seed dormancy • bindweed • mulch and weeds • friable soil and weeds
Toxic Plants and Pets
There's an array of toxic plants in the average yard or garden. Learn what plants are toxic and the symptoms of poisoning in livestock, pets and other animals.
poisons • pet poisons • toxins • pet toxins • animal toxins
There's an array of toxic plants in the average yard or garden. Learn what plants are toxic and the symptoms of poisoning in livestock, pets and other animals.
poisons • pet poisons • toxins • pet toxins • animal toxins
Wisconsin's Woodland Culture, circa 500 BC - AD 500
The Early Woodland and Middle Woodland Indian Culture was found in Wisconsin about 2000 years ago. What made them different than the cultures that went before them, and those who came after them?
early woodland • middle woodland • archeology • societies • culture
The Early Woodland and Middle Woodland Indian Culture was found in Wisconsin about 2000 years ago. What made them different than the cultures that went before them, and those who came after them?
early woodland • middle woodland • archeology • societies • culture
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