Finding the Right Botanical Name
When Carl Linnaeus developed the binomial system of nomenclature for plants and animals in 1753, where each species was placedContinue Reading
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Jerusalem Cherry or Winter Cherry
(Solanum pseudocapsicum, syn. S. capsicastrum) No, it’s not a cherry (Prunus), but a member of the Solanaceae (tomato) family. This beautiful plant fromContinue Reading
Christmas Plants Around the World
The most popular Christmas plant in North America is certainly the poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima). There is scarcely a store thatContinue Reading
The Trendiest Fruit: The Seedless Avocado!
They are already in Marks & Spencer stores throughout Britain: seedless avocados. And they’re oh so trendy! They’re calling themContinue Reading
The Two Plants of the Magi
You probably remember the story of the Magi, the wise men who brought the baby Jesus three gifts: gold, frankincenseContinue Reading
Keep Plants Away From Heat Sources
Today’s blog is a simple one. Don’t place your plants where they are exposed to extreme heat, such as nearContinue Reading
When Gift Wrap Kills!
You’ve found just the perfect plant to offer as a hostess gift. You take it to the checkout and theyContinue Reading
Golden Monterey Cypress: for Christmas and Beyond
In the period leading up to the holidays, almost every garden center sells little pots of a small upright, columnarContinue Reading
Can You Water Plants With Coffee?
Question: I work in an office and we often throw out coffee at the end of the day. Could weContinue Reading
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Garden Myth: Remove Center Leaves from African Violets to Stimulate Bloom
Garden myths are everywhere and help make what should be an easy hobby so much more complicated. Here’s a newContinue Reading