Lion’s tooth: Dandelion

Lion’s tooth: Dandelion

In America, many plants are categorized as “invasive species” or weeds because they disrupt the monochromatic green of front lawns. But all these so-called weeds thrive due to the quality of the soil in the area, and many of them have great medicinal...
Blooming Forsythia

Blooming Forsythia

In the Hudson Valley, Forsythia is now blooming everywhere. This golden yellow flower is not only one of the first to bloom in early spring, but it is also a Chinese herb called Lian Qiao. Forsythia is well adapted in New York, but it is a native plant of eastern...