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Delphinium (Delphinium sp)

Posted on July 14, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

I have beautiful wild Delphiniums that I have not identified yet. Several NM species have no photographs. If any of you recognize this one, let me know. Most are gorgeous purple, but a light version showed up too. The foliage … Continue reading →

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Scarlet Bee Balm (Monarda didyma)

Posted on June 27, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

Ran errands today and bought Scarlet Bee Balm. This is a native plant but comes from the eastern US and it wants some shade and lots of water. Have I gone crazy you may ask? Yeah, pretty much. On top … Continue reading →

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White Horehound (Marrubium vulgare)

Posted on June 11, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

I had one White Horehound plant living under the front deck when I moved in. It made a baby the first summer. I dug that one up and planted it next to the front pathway I made that year.  White … Continue reading →

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Wild Edible, Scarlet Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus coccineus)

Posted on May 31, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

Beautiful blooming Scarlet Hedgehog Cactus in the south quadrant this morning. These make beautiful flowers, right down on the ground.  The stems get 3 inches tall, but can make wide colonies of up to 100 stems. As you can see, … Continue reading →

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Golden Currant (Ribes aureum)

Posted on May 29, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

I have a Golden Currant growing not far from my potager, on the wild side of my fence. I noticed it last fall when it turned a gorgeous red not matched by my Sumacs. It lived through the winter and … Continue reading →

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Herbs, Pineapple Sage (Salvia elegans)

Posted on March 13, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

Pineapple Sage is my best loved sage, even though I love them all.  It is a small shrub usually about 3’x3′, but I had a 4 foot glory in a protected southern spot in Dallas. I love its red blooms … Continue reading →

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Seed Starting, Wax Currant (Ribes Cereum)

Posted on March 4, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

Yesterday I soaked my seed starters and will start 72 plants. My first choice is Wax Currant, which is native to the Western US and to Santa Fe County. I will give wild Currants priority space in this batch of … Continue reading →

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Black Chokeberries (Aronia melanocarpa)

Posted on March 2, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

Black chokeberries, or Aronia, are amazing native woodland fruits that are one of the highest measured for polyphenols, anthocyanin, proanthocyanidin, vitamin C, and flavonoids.  These nutrients reduce cholesterol,  control hypertension, lower inflammation, help liver functionmister spote anticancer.  They are easy … Continue reading →

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Pineapple Sage (Salvia elegans)

Posted on October 5, 2015 by rebeccatreeseed

I had this outside in a medium pot this summer. It was one of my favorite herbs in Texas. It gets 3-4 feet tall and has stunning watermelon red blooms. It’s pineapple flavor is delicious in hot or cold drinks … Continue reading →

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I am Dreaming of Spring

Posted on September 12, 2014 by rebeccatreeseed

I know most folks dream of Spring in the Winter months, but many seeds are collected in late summer and fall. What I collect now determines what diversity is added by me to my food forest next Spring. I rarely … Continue reading →

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