Illicium, also known as anise shrub, is a genus of flowering shrubs ... a helpful identification feature that distinguishes this plant from others with similarly shaped leaves.

Take, for example, Salvia x guaranitica "Black and Blue," anise-scented sage. Imagine deep sapphire blue ... They produce golden sunflowers with brown centers. The plants branch profusely, with each ...

Likely, the end of winter signaled the start of your spring garden to-do list. Finish up your pre-growing-season chores by ...

Plants grow fast in Florida ... firebush (two types), and yellow anise (deer resistant). There will be two varieties of milkweed that sprout early. (Asclepias tuberosa sprouts late, so if you ...

The naturalistic style of chaos gardening lends itself to a more relaxed approach where it's fine to mix ornamental edible plants in with flowers. In fact, it's actively encouraged to get the most out ...

Companion planting is a mutually beneficial placement of compatible plants and natural pest management — the keys to complete ...

Take, for example, Salvia x guaranitica "Black and Blue," anise-scented sage ... They produce golden sunflowers with brown centers. The plants branch profusely, with each flower growing on ...

The earliest spring vegetables include two delightful salad greens: corn salad (mâche) and chervil. They already look ...

Raised garden beds are ideal for edible plants, as they keep your harvest organized, prevent over-planting, and deter weeds ...

Herbs enjoy sun all day and need at least six hours of direct sun to produce high amounts of flavorful oils. Many herbs ...

Sage is a lovely herb, with distinct leathery leaves and a woody stature that resembles a miniature shrub. It's a mainstay of ...