Plants Archives

Flora & Fauna Podcast 1: Apples

Bob Osborne is a grower of apple trees in New Brunswick and he has recently published Hardy Apples: Growing Apples

1. A revered plant. In ancient times, celery wreaths were used as awards for winning athletes in the Nemean Games,

1. What is it? What carries its poop around on its back? And why?! The lily leaf beetle (Liliocerus lillii)

As May blooms into its full glory, so does its birth flower, the delicate and enchanting Lily of the Valley.

1. Nuts and eggs are seeds, too. Although we don’t think of them this way, in fact eggs and nuts

Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantina): The fuzzy texture of lamb’s ear is not appealing to rabbits.

Foxglove (Digitalis): This plant is toxic to rabbits and most other animals, so they tend to avoid it.

Daylilies (Hemerocallis): While some varieties might be nibbled on, many daylilies are generally avoided by rabbits.

Bee Balm (Monarda): The strong smell of bee balm can keep rabbits at bay.

Catmint (Nepeta): Similar to lavender, catmint has a scent that deters rabbits.