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A is for Agastache

Gardeners are notoriously a fickle lot, and picking one favorite is tough, but I do love the Wild Hyssops (one common name) or Hummingbird Mints (another common name.) Most agastaches are native to the West, and the three that are … Continue reading

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Xanthoceras sorbifolia—Macadamia nut or Burnt Popcorn?

The seeds of Xanthocerus (called Yellowhorn and Popcorn Tree) are edible and “when roasted are said to taste like macadamia nuts.” I’ve read that in many online references to this plant, and I’ve quoted it in my own catalog, but … Continue reading

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