Plants for a Mary Garden: Madonna Lily (Lilium candidum)
Karen The Madonna lily has been revered since ancient times and was considered a symbol of beauty, fertility and wealth. The ancient Egyptian dedicated it to Isis, the goddess of motherhood…
Plants of Pompeii: Madonna Lily (Lilium candida)
This herbaceous perennial bulb is native to the Balkans and Middle East and has been cultivated for at least 3,000 years dating back to the Bronze age Minoans on the…
Plant Profile: Madonna Lily (Lilium candidum)
This herbaceous perennial bulb is native to the Balkans and Middle East and has been cultivated for at least 3,000 years dating back to the Bronze age Minoans on the…
Heirloom True Lilies (Lilium spp.)
There are many good reasons to grow true lilies. They add height, fragrance, and elegance to the garden while being excellent cut flowers. Lilies go way back in history to…
True Lilies for the Cottage Garden
True lilies are one of the most showy plants found in cottage gardens. True lilies all belong to the genus Lilium so many plants that have the word “lily’ as…
Name This Plant Game: Summer Bulbs 2
Chuck 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…