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Plants for a Mary Garden: Heather (Calluna vulgaris) “Our Lady’s Adversary”

Karen Meyers May 27, 2025 0 Comments

The connection between heather and the Virgin Mary is obscure and speculative. Most of the legends about heather come from areas where it grows abundantly, such as Scotland, Ireland, and…

Floristry

Flowers for Arrangements: Heather/Heath (Erica spp.)

Karen January 12, 2012 0 Comments

Usually called heather, heath looks similar but is in a different genus; heath is Erica while heather is Calluna. The heaths that are usually found in flower shops may be…

Garden Games and Puzzles

Name This Plant Game: Summer Blooming Shrubs 1

Chuck June 17, 2011 0 Comments

This simple game tests your gardening knowledge by identifying five plants shown in photos from a list of possible names. Photos of each plant are accompaned by a clue describing…

Floristry

Plants with Special Meanings for Valentine’s Day: Gift Suggestions

Karen February 8, 2011 0 Comments

Valentine’s Day always conjures up visions of flowers among other things but why just give the flowers? Why not give a whole flowering plant that would last much longer than…

Garden Games and Puzzles Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Name This Plant Game: Early Blooming Plants 3

admin March 12, 2010 3 Comments

This simple game tests your gardening knowledge by identifying five plants shown in photos from a list of possible names. Two photos of each plant are accompaned by a clue…

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  • Wildflowers: Liatris Native to the Southeast
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  • Book Review: Epic Salads
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  • Plant Profile: Cream Scabiosa (Scabiosa ochroleuca)
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Wildflowers: Liatris Native to the Southeast

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Carmel Daisy (Scabiosa prolifera)

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Plants for a Mary Garden: Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum)

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Common Daisy (Bellis perennis)

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