Mertensia maritima, the oyster plant
Mertensia maritima, also called oyster plant or oysterleaf, is a surprising herb.
Maritima
Maritima is a word that is often part of a plant’s botanical name. It means “ocean”. Learn about the different types of maritime plants that love the coast!
Forgotten heirloom vegetables… rediscover the tastes of old!
In the age before industrial agriculture, there were over 1000 varieties of vegetables in people’s gardens… an incredible heritage which has now been forgotten!
Sweet alyssum, cute ground cover
Sweet alyssum or Lobularia maritima is a annual that is simply beautiful.
Perennial vegetables: plant once, harvest for years!
This isn’t your typical veggie patch! Gardeners should definitely give perennial vegetables a try. Many kinds of vegetables can provide a harvest for several years.
Plants for a fabulous oceanfront garden
Coastal climate batters seaside garden plants with many hardships: strong winds (even hurricanes), sea spray, dry summers, poor soil…
Sea kale, Crambe maritima – a seaside cabbage both cute and tasty
Sea kale, or Crambe maritima, comes as quite a surprise: both in the garden and in the vegetable patch, it’ll trigger questions by curious onlookers! Sea kale, a summary Botanical name – Crambe maritima Common name – Sea kale Family – Cruciferae, Brassicaceae Type – perennial Bearing – clump Height – 12 to to 28 inches (30 to 70 cm) Planting density […]
Armeria, sea thrift
Armeria, also called sea thrift, is a superb plant that makes for great lawns.
A garden for all the senses
What is more pleasant on a sunny than spending a few moments to relax in the garden.
Silver ragwort, unique leaves
Silver ragwort, sometimes also called maritime ragwort, produces metal-gray colored leaves that are surprisingly attractive. Silver ragwort facts summary Name – Cineraria maritima Family – Asteraceae Type – perennial Height – 20 to 24 inches (50 to 60 cm) Exposure – full sun Soil – ordinary, well drained Foliage – evergreen Flowering – May to July This is a plant […]
