The Useful Snake Plants - Cacti and Succulents
Typically grown as a houseplant, the snake plants are actually quite useful. Several species are used as a source of fiber and as medicinal plants. These plants are members of the Lily family. The Latin name for this genus is Sansevieria. They're ... [... more]
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Purslane for the Edible Landscape - Cacti and Succulents
Purslane was originally native to much of Europe with the exception being some northern areas. It became a favorite choice for European vegetable gardens. In its native habitat and as a naturalized plant, this plant generally appears from May ... [... more]
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Purslane in the Kitchen Garden - Cacti and Succulents
Purslane has found favor among kitchen gardeners for hundreds of years. A popular vegetable and salad green, this was cultivated in the 1600's in England. It appears in the kitchen garden chapter of John Parkinson's classic gardening book, "A ... [... more]
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