Plant Profiles: Kafir Plum (Harpephyllum caffrum)
Karen Kafir plum is an evergreen tree native to Eastern parts of Southern Africa from the Cape through Mozambique and Zimbabwe where it is found on forest river banks. It is…
Gardens of Spain: Paseo del Parque, Malaga
The ancient Phoenicians founded the city in 770 BC, the Romans and Arabs subsequently occupied it, and now all of Europe knows of the delights of Malaga. Sad to say,…
Plant Profile: Cupids Dart (Catananche caerulea)
Cupid’s dart is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the aster family,Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, yarrow and lettuce. It is native to Mediterranean Europe and northern Africa where it grows…