Editor’s note: Once a month OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in Franklin County profile a plant that occurs naturally in central Ohio. When choosing a new plant, many gardeners may be familiar ...

When it comes to plants you grow to protect your soil and cover your garden beds in dense foliage, few beat out wild ginger. The hardy and undeniably pretty native green ground cover is perfect for ...

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 ...