Also known as the Apiaceae and Umbelliferae, the parsley family consists primarily of herbaceous annuals, biennials, and perennials, and a few shrubs and trees. In addition to parsley, the family…
This small deciduous tree from China, also called the Handerchief Tree, is a treasure with its large creamy white flowers that droop from its branches in mid- to late-spring. The…
The houses of the wealthy ancient Pompeians usually were large and had many rooms organized around an open space. The open space was used as a garden and was surrounded…
This southeastern native provides year round interest for those living in areas where summers are hot and winters are cold. The foot-long wisteria-like clusters of fragrant flowers appear in late…
Bill Law’s book, Fifty Plants that Changed the Course of History is a great read for those who love plants and history. It is filled with interesting tidbits and morsels…
There are many kinds of crabgrass but the two that are the most prevalent in the United States are smooth crabgrass and large crabgrass. They are very similar in appearance…
This dense pyramidal conifer with feathery branchlets tipped with gold is not a cypress at all and is better called a false-cypress. Like other false cypress it prefers humid areas…
The large flowerheads of hydrangea bring an old fashioned charm to a garden. The flowers may be white, pink, blue, or a shade of purple, they can be round or…
With its fine texture and beautiful oval to round crown, European hornbeam is an excellent tree for the home landscape. It can be pruned and sheared repeatedly so can be…
Rebecca Wat’s book, Fantastic Fabric Folding, takes origami to a new level. Introduced from Japan, origami is traditionally the art of paper folding but Wat presents techniques to produce flowers…
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