Ten Interesting Facts About Ladybugs
Karen Who doesn’t like ladybugs? I have ladybug earrings with matching pin and pendant, my granddaughter was given a ladybug decorated swimsuit and cover up, and I’ve seen dozens more ladybug…
Plant Profile: Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia pseudocamellia)
When the large pearl like buds open into white camellia-like flowers against dark green foliage in summer, a time when few other trees or shrubs are blooming, you will know…
The Meaning of Roses
When Valentine’s Day comes you may be giving or receiving roses; both the color and the number of flowers in the bouquet may have a meaning so you might like…
Plant Profile: Weeping Willow Leafed Pear (Pyrus salicifolia ‘Pendula’)
One of the prettiest trees for a small garden is the weeping willow-leaf pear. Its small size and fine-textured silver-green foliage are enough to recommend it but it has even…
A Visit to Edzell Castle, Scotland
The garden at Edzell Castle was planted in the 1930 but reflects the Renaissance ideas of its earlier owner and designer, David Lindsay, and offers some remarkable features. The original…
Bird Profile: Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor)
Among the faithful birds at our feeder during the winter are the tufted titmice. They usually come with the chickadees and white breasted nuthatches and seem to arrive at the…
Botany for Gardeners: Index
Chuck The Botany for Gardens pages listed below provide a basic introduction to botany. This fundamental information should be useful for gardeners who want to understand more about the plants they…
Plant Profile: Kilmarnock Willow (Salix caprea ‘Kilmarnock’)
This dwarf pussy willow has year round interest with its beautiful weeping habit and fuzzy catkins. The male clone has the large (1½ to 2 inch) attractive catkins that appear…
State Flowers, Trees, Birds, and Insects including Butterflies to Embroider
When you can’t garden outdoors, needlework involving flowers is a nice substitute. I enjoy a variety of kinds including crewel, counted cross-stitch, and needle or pettipoint. With my first grandchild…
Plant Profile: European Weeping Beech (Fagus sylvatica ‘Pendula’)
There are few trees that can match the beauty of the European weeping beech. In summer the simple, glossy dark green leaves form a dense canopy from the top of…