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Yarrow

It’s actually a remarkable specimen It starts with a story; Yarrow is the English word for this plant but it can be traced back to ancient Greece. In Greece it was known as Achillea Millefolium. It’s actually named after that mythical Achilles who was known to carry small bundles of it in his pocket. It’s…

Maintenance-Free Gardening: Jerusalem Artichokes/Sunroot

Jerusalem artichokes are a great plant to include in a maintenance-free garden. Just 100 square feet of them provides enough carbs for a family of four—two adults and two kids—for a year. Called sunroot by the Indigenous peoples of the North American continent, Jerusalem artichokes are easy to grow and take no more work than…