Citrus: A Confusion of Names
Just a sample of the wide variety of citrus fruits. Photo: Bernhard Voß, Wikimedia Commons Collective nouns are names forContinue Reading
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The Story Behind Christmas Holly
Common holly (Ilex aquifolium). Photo: theoriginalgarden.com Common holly (llex aquifolium) has a long history of use as a Christmas symbol.Continue Reading
The Oak and the Fir Tree: A Christmas Legend
Boniface felling the Donar Oak. Ill.: Heinrich Maria von Hess (1834) There are many stories of how the fir treeContinue Reading
Basic Botany: Xylem and Phloem
Ill.: www.tes.com I first learned about xylem and phloem back in school … a half-century ago! So, I’m due forContinue Reading
Easy Watering for Christmas Trees
Photo: www.thisisourbliss.com & amazon.com Are you finding it awkward slipping a watering can under all the presents and branches toContinue Reading
One Million Pollinator Garden Challenge: Goal Reached!
The National Pollinator Garden Network (NPGN) has announced that it has met and exceeded the goal of the Million Pollinator GardenContinue Reading
How the Old Man Cactus Got Its Fuzz
Old man cactus (Cephalocereus senilis). Photo: Manzel Pumpkin, pinterest.ca One popular cactus that rarely receives much more than a passingContinue Reading
When Moisture Meters Fail
Typical moisture meter. Photo: Amazon.com Question: I’ve been watering my houseplants using a moisture meter for over a year now andContinue Reading
A Cold Hardy Christmas Plant
Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens ‘Big Berry’). Photo: Manuela Popesc, pinterest.ca Traditionally, potted Christmas plants, such as poinsettias, Christmas cactus, and Christmas kalanchoes,Continue Reading
Stimulate the Senses to Learn About Gardening
Planting a Sensory Garden for Children Photo: Annie Spratt on Unsplash A guest blog by Lucy Henderson There is an old Chinese proverb that says,Continue Reading