Wild ginger (Asarum canadense) is one of the most known spring wildflowers around the country. It's spreading leaves and tolerance to shade make it a perfect choice for woodland gardens, especially ...

Nancy J. Turner and Adam F. Szczawinski write in "Common Poisonous Plants and Mushrooms of North America" (Timber Press, 1995) that wild ginger ( Asarum ) contains the volatile oil asarone, which has ...

Canadian wild ginger (Asarum canadense), a perennial plant with attractive foliage, has become an increasingly popular ground cover for shaded areas of landscapes. It is native to the woodlands of ...

While following paths through the conifer forests in the North State, hikers often encounter the shiny, bright green, heart-shaped leaves of wild ginger plants. For me, these happy hearts on the ...

Why it’s choice: Native wild ginger is an elegant ground cover with bold, deep-green, heart-shaped leaves. But you get more than good looks from this plant’s foliage. Check under the leaves in spring ...

My youngest son, Sam, is graduating from college this spring with a degree in Museum Studies. He started school planning on going into a software-related program, but became interested along the way ...

A rhizome is a type of stem that grows under the ground and stores nutrients for perennial plants such as turmeric, ginger and galangal. It holds all the good stuff that is so beneficial for us to eat ...

Cultivating your own nutrient-rich ginger is achievable with these seven essential tips. Learn to select and prepare rhizomes, provide ample warmth and consistent moisture, and utilize nutrient-rich ...

Ginger, whose botanical name is Zingiber officinale, has been designated the Herb of the Year for 2023. This ancient rhizome has been grown for over 4,000 years, mostly in the Orient. Ginger is in the ...

One planting tip can help your ginger (Zingiber officinale) grow faster before its rhizomes ever hit soil, and it starts with how you prepare it. Ginger comes from a tropical, humid environment and ...