Tag Archives: herbs for shade

Violets: An Herb To Know

Posted on March 21, 2019 by carolee

  It may be hard to believe, looking out the window at endless white snow, or long stretches of beige lawn and bare trees, but soon the grass will be green and flowers will begin to bloom.  If you are … Continue reading →

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Sweet Woodruff

Posted on March 18, 2019 by carolee

  Famous as a groundcover for shady areas, sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) is also a fairy plant, often called “Fairy Parasols.”  All of the members of the Galium family are noted for their pointed leaves that form a “ruff” around … Continue reading →

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