Book Review: Oh Say Can You Seed?
Karen Author Bonnie Worth’s book, Oh Say Can You Seed?, combines the charm of Dr. Seuss’ classic books with the a botany less on flowering plants. In rhythmic rhyming sentences, the…
Book Review: From Seed to Plant
As gardeners we all appreciate that many plants produce seeds that later grow into new plants. Young children, on the other hand, may have no idea where plants come from…
Book Review: Trees: Their Natural History
Since trees are an important element in many landscapes knowing how to care for them is critical for success. Peter Thomas’ book, Trees: Their Natural History, is an excellent resource…
The Difference between Plant Variety and Cultivar
All botanical names consist of at least two parts, a genus and species names. So, lily of the valley is known as Convallaria majalis, and Norway maple is Acer plantaoides.…
What is a Bulb?
When spring arrives bulbs like tulips and narcissus come up and bloom everywhere. As summer approaches you watch for bulbs like gladiolas and lilies. And in autumn you might see…
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…