Also known as Tetrapanax papyiferus, the rice paper plant is from the ginseng family. It is great for containers, easy to grow, and is a small evergreen shrub. Its leaves are large, about ten to fifteen inches wide. The leaves can be variegated if you purchased the ‘Variegata’ cultivar, or a solid green otherwise. It ...
Olympic Cellars Winery’s Working Girl Wine Series was first released in the fall of 2003 and has steadily grown in popularity. I became one of this wineries loyal following with my first sip of their luscious Go Girl Red. With wines created “by women, for women” you expect the amusing labels with their empowering messages, ...
We have all walked past or worked around someone with loud smelling perfume on, and wondered what made them buy it in the first place. But, we each have our own likes and dislikes which makes us all unique. However, where is the glory is smelling like dirt? Demeter Fragrance, like all perfume companies, is ...
Ilex is a plant genus comprising over 400 species of shrubs and trees that are native to several regions including the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa. One species that is particularly popular among gardeners and landscapers is Ilex crenata. This evergreen shrub is commonly known as the Japanese Holly. It grows 6 to 10 feet ...
