Flowering currant is a classic example of a serviceable American plant that, when transported to different continents, takes on a personality that is unrecognizable. In the UK, Ribes sanguineum ...

Within an hour I had picked close to 30lbs/13kg of currants, and been inescapably ... juicy berries. If your garden or allotment is prone to waterlogging, try “Ben Connan”; if it’s ...

Ribes sanguineum, known as California native flowering currant, has become a popular choice for gardeners wanting to add something fragrant to their partial shade garden. The dangling racemes of ...

Chaparral currant may lose its leaves in summer without irrigation. A prolific bloomer, it will provide a source of nectar to visiting hummingbirds. For more on “Life After Lawn,” click on ...