Acidic Soil

The elder described here (S. nigra), the “black” elder (so called because of its dark green foliage), is the most...

A sage bush in the garden is a most attractive sight as well as being very useful. The aromatic, silver-gray...

There are several species of sorrel, most of which are found growing wild. These kinds are very sour and acid-tasting....

The blossoms and leaves of these two rosemarys are similar in appearance. Both have the same kind of delicate-blue flowers...

Purslane belongs to the Portulaca genus and is a sappy herb. The juicy leaves are attached to short stems growing...

Curled parsley, as the name suggests, has tightly curled leaves of bright green. Some kinds may be more crinkled and...

These leaves are from the fragrant screw-pine tree, called “toei horn” in Thailand. The screw-pine tree has stiff branches supported...

There are different types of basil plants with varying scents, flavors, and leaf coloration. Just a few are mentioned here....

Cress is native to Europe and parts of Asia. We have mentioned several types of cresses, because it is often...

Myrtle is a compact, evergreen shrub usually growing to 10 feet (3 m) high, but sometimes taller. The small, oval...