Published in the McAllen Monitor June 5, 2021 — Wicked jagged dagger-like leaves belie the beauty of the flower to come — check out the benefits . . . .
Author: Anita Westervelt
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Third post in three-story nightshade series — exotic, extraordinarily beautiful, fragrant — and still dangerous
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In addition to the nightshade family bringing us plants at both ends of the spectrum — delicious edibles to deadly poisons — the most popular national bedding plant also is in this famous and infamous botanical family — can you guess what it is?
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Nightshades may be steeped in historic and literary mystery but are they an asset to your garden? You be the judge . . . .
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Published in McAllen Monitor, May 15, 2021. The tract of land between the edge of a county road and a cultivated farm field offers many surprises
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Charge up your phone and your camera again — Another important bio blitz begins today and runs until Saturday, May 22nd!