Garden Valerian is a Useful but Invasive Herb discusses garden valerian both as a potentially invasive weed escaped from gardens and as an edible, medicinal herb. Like many other things in nature it can be both good and bad.
Slender Yellow Wood Sorrel is Another Beautiful Florida Weed shows readers several images of these gorgeous little flowers and explains something of their lifestyle. It also explains why many people consider it a weed even though it has many uses.
Laurestine is Another Beautiful Ornamental That Had Become Wild introduces readers to this species of viburnum. It was originally brought to the US for use as an ornamental plant, but has become naturalized in many areas.
A Beautiful Spring is Springing in Florida shows readers some of the first signs of spring that are popping up all over north central Florida.
Beautiful Showy Rattlebox is Non-native but Has Many Uses relays both the good and bad features of this potentially invasive, but very useful wildflower. It also gives readers some of the interesting facts about this plant.
Morning Glories are Beautiful When Open or Closed discusses the morning glory family and explains why the author finds these flowers appealing whether they are open or closed.
Brittle False Pimpernel is a Weed, but It’s Also Beautiful and Useful tells the story of this plant that is naturalized to Florida. It discusses why some people consider it a weed, while others call it decorative or medicinal.
Pink Purslane: Weed, Beautiful Ground Cover, or Incredible Medicinal Plant? tells readers all about this Florida native succulent. It also explains why to some people it’s a weed, while to others it’s a useful ground cover, wildlife attractant, and edible medicinal plant.
The Old and the New: Both Beautiful in Their Own Way shows the contrast between a young flower bud and a mature seed head. It also discusses how the photo was composed.
Carolina Desert Chicory is Beautiful, Colorful Pollinator Attractant discusses the uses of this gorgeous flower as an attractor for pollinators and other wildlife. It also gives readers some facts about the plant and it’s other uses.
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