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I am mostly German, with a dash of English, Dutch and Native American thrown in. I drink French roast coffee made with Colombian beans and green tea from China brewed in an English stoneware pot.My bubblebath is from Italy, my shirt is made in India and the style of my house originates in another land.The fact is, I know my roots — and I am anything but unusual. As exposed as we are to multicultural influences and goods, it seems as if most people know their past; what they’ve got and where those things come from. Except when it comes to plants.Despite the worldwide trade in exotic plants that began in the last half of the 16th century, most of us don’t have a clue about the origins of the plants in our own back yards. Most would say they came from the nursery, before adding, “Who cares?”But knowing your roots can save you money and transform a common, ordinary garden into a magnificent and productive showpiece. For starters, you’ll learn to avoid...
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