bog plants
Algae – It’s Not Easy Being Green
Kermit the Frog knows what it’s like to be misunderstood. To conquer algae, one must think like algae. Confusion over exactly where the assemblage of organisms commonly called algae fits... Read More »
Sacred Blue Lily of the Nile
Key to the Fountain of Youth? It’s no wonder the plant became scarce. The “Sacred Blue lily of the Nile” (Nymphaea caerulea), was so popular, the once abundant and common... Read More »
Papyrus – Scrolls and Gardens
Ancient Egypt has the most well known documentation of the virtues of the Papyrus plant; largely because of the use they made of the fibers from the stem of this... Read More »
Rain Gardens
Rain gardens can serve as enhancements to traditional water gardens, especially ones that are homes for Koi. While it is best to avoid building a Koi or other ornamental pond... Read More »
