May's Herb of the Month was Calendula. Known as the pot marigold, Calendula officinalis has little in common with the more familiar French marigold. However, its culinary uses as well as its existence go back thousands of years.
Summer is finally upon us, and it is obviously going to be a hot one! Your garden will have to deal with many environmental issues as well as the normal insects and vertebrates which love to invade our space and enjoy our efforts often well in advance of harvest day.
Perennial: Gaura: Gaura lindheimeri. This perennial is a shrubby herbaceous native of southeast Texas, Louisiana, and Mexico. It is also known as apple blossom grass, bee blossom, wand flower, or white gaura.
It's summertime and the living is easy. It is time for some simple recipes for the long days ahead. If you've grown your own zucchini, hit the farmer's market or been gifted zucchini from a neighbor, the breakfast quesadilla recipe is perfect.
