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The common plant name “elephant ears” is used for several different plants. One of which is Colocasia esculenta. In addition to elephant ears, it is also referred to as the taro plant. It gets this name from its underground corms or “bulbs” known as taro, which are edible and popular in many parts of the … Read more
This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. See the disclosure page for more information. As the dark days of winter approach, having lush, beautiful indoor plants becomes more important in my daily life. I feel better when I have plants to tend to. Once the frost hits Northeastern Ohio, there isn’t much … Read more
This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. See disclosure page for more information. Have you ever marveled at the beauty of someone’s yard when tulips and daffodils are in full bloom? I do- every year. It can be a breathtaking sight after a long, cold Ohio winter. I want more of that … Read more
This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. See disclosure page for more information. Thank goodness for the internet- there are so many free online gardening resources! Although I prefer to be outside in my garden, there is such value in taking time to learn and be inspired online. There are so many … Read more
This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. Forcing Spring-Flowering Bulbs Indoors Here in the Midwest, spring-flowering bulbs like daffodils, tulips, crocus, grape hyacinth, and hyacinths are long-awaited after a snowy winter. I enjoy looking for them in my neighbors’ yards when I am out and about. Their bright, clear colors are a … Read more
This article contains links, which if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. For many of us, after we enjoy our Easter lilies indoors, we can plant them in our flower garden. Easter lilies will survive winters in zones 5 and higher. This includes … Read more
Show anyone a white lily and they will know it’s a symbol of Easter. It isn’t uncommon that plants become associated with holidays- poinsettias at Christmas and clover at St. Patrick’s Day. And there is always an interesting history behind the symbolism. Lilium longiflorum (Easter lily) is no exception. Easter Lilies- A Symbol … Read more
Northeastern Ohio was blessed with a 72-degree February day this week. My husband Jimmy and I are avid walkers, so we took the opportunity to get out in the neighborhood and stretch our legs. Among all the brown grass and salt-stained sidewalks, we saw a lone Snowdrop (also called Galanthus) plant that had not only … Read more