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Plants for a Mary Garden: English Holly (Ilex aquifolia) Mary’s Sorrow

Karen Meyers July 29, 2025 0 Comments

The association between English holly and the Virgin Mary has its origins in pagan times. The ancient Romans used holly in their celebration of the Saturnalia, a festival honoring Saturn,…

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Plant Profile: English Holly (Ilex aquifolia)

Karen Meyers April 7, 2025 0 Comments

Also known as common holly, European holly, and Christmas holly this evergreen tree is native to western and southern Europe, northwest Africa, and southwest Asia where it grows in the…

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Plant Profile: English Holly (Ilex aquifolia)

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