Flowers for Arrangements: Leptospermum rotundifolium
Often called “lepto” in florist shops, this Australian native is a favorite around Valentine’s Day. The woody stems bearing clusters of small white, pink, or red flowers, complement the beauty…
Often called “lepto” in florist shops, this Australian native is a favorite around Valentine’s Day. The woody stems bearing clusters of small white, pink, or red flowers, complement the beauty…
Also called southern bayberry, candleberry, bayberry tree, and tallow shrub, this evergreen shrub or small tree is a native of wetlands in Southeastern United States. It is a member of…
All botanical names consist of at least two parts, a genus and species names. So, lily of the valley is known as Convallaria majalis, and Norway maple is Acer plantaoides.…
Growing in open woods, swamps, fields borders, and cliffs from Maryland to Missouri, south to Florida and east Texas, cross vine is a tough native that will quickly grow 8…
This simple game tests your gardening knowledge by identifying five plants shown in photos from a list of possible names. Photos of each plant are accompaned by a clue describing…
When you watch the Rose Parade at New Years it is hard to imagine that the first such parade in 1890 was the result of the desire of some Pasadena…
A native of bottomlands and river terraces, northern catalpa has naturalized throughout eastern and central North America. Its bold heart shaped leaves provide textural interest and the large flower heads…
The partridge in a pear tree is a familiar image at Christmas time especially during the twelves days afterward commemorated by the famous song. But have you ever thought about…
Vines are an excellent way of producing a lot vegetation in a small space because they can grow vertically and hyacinth bean is one of the best annual vines. True,…
This simple game tests your gardening knowledge by identifying five plants shown in photos from a list of possible names. Photos of each plant are accompaned by a clue describing…