The Legend of the Poinsettia
Photo: Scott Bauer, USDA The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherimma) is pretty much the floral symbol of Christmas throughout the Northern Hemisphere these days,Continue Reading
Category: Legends
How the Christmas Cactus Came to Be
Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera spp.). Source: worldofsucculents.com An Original Story by the Laidback Gardener Once upon a time there was aContinue Reading
How Rosemary Got Its Name: A Christmas Legend
When the star of Bethlehem appeared in the sky at the birth of Jesus, all the plants were given theContinue Reading
Forget-me-not: a Love Story
For this Valentine’s Day, why not a charming medieval legend that unites love and a popular plant, the forget-me-not (MyosotisContinue Reading