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Epimedium Excitement

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Not long ago a friend called me with dramatic news about epimedium.  For those who might be wondering, this is a plant, not a medical condition.  Epimedium might occasionally induce euphoria, which is a psychological condition, but that is another story. Epimedium is, in fact, a shade-loving, spring bloomer that covers ground in a very … Read more

Bishop’s Hat

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When is a barberry not a barberry?  When it is a bishop’s hat. And sometimes that bishop’s hat is also known as barrenwort, fairy wings or even horny goat weed.  In all cases, the plant in question is epimedium, a shade-loving, spring bloomer that covers ground in a very appealing way. When most of us … Read more