Eucalyptus
The frost is on the ground and outdoor gardening is minimal. While some gardeners enjoy the break provided by the cold winter months, I am one of those who brings some of her garden indoors. One of my favorite indoor plants is the eucalyptus.The eucalyptus (also know as blue gum tree or stringy bark tree) is native to Australia and southern Asia, so naturally, it is a pretty unfussy plant...withstanding dry, poor soil. It is an

Rue: The Mother of Herbs
Native to the Mediterranean, rue is now grown worldwide. This sturdy little evergreen shrub prefers full sun, but can thrive in any type of soil...no matter how infertile or dry the conditions may be. Rue has many names including garden rue, herb of grace, mother of herbs, and countryman’s treacle. There are many who find the scent of the herb repulsive and some even describe it as “obnoxious”. If you have sensitive skin, it may be b

Jasmine
With delicate white flowers and a strong familiar scent, jasmine is not hard to recognize. The jasmine goes by many names: jessamin, yasmin (a Persian word meaning “Gift of God”), moonlight in the grove, jessamine. This tropical flower is a climber and can reach the height of 20 feet or more. In cooler regions, it can be wintered indoors.While the jasmine berries are poisonous, the flowers and someti