Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is often considered a weed, but this humble plant carries a long history of…
Many people plant grape hyacinths for their vibrant blue or purple blooms in spring, but few know that…
Often seen creeping along garden edges and fields, purple dead nettle may be mistaken for a common weed—but…
When it comes to keeping your home free from pests, many people turn to chemical sprays or professional…
Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) is a fragrant flowering vine native to East Asia, widely naturalized in many areas.…
The Piper nigrum plant, known as the black pepper plant, is renowned for its pungent fruit — the…