Reading about plants can be fascinating and informative, but nothing takes the place of hands-on learning. A case in point is my experience with rue (Ruta graveolens). About six years ago I bought a ...

5 things to do in the garden this week: Herbs. Rue (Ruta graveolens is a species with distinct visual appeal, possessing softly lobed blue-green foliage and yellow flowers. Its leaves release a foul ...

Even though Rue-anemone looks delicate and only grows 6-10 inches, it is one tough plant. The plants are spring ephemerals that bloom from mid-April until early May in Michigan. Once a clump is ...