Plants of Ancient Pompeii: Myrtle (Myrtus commmunis)
Karen This upright evergreen shrub or small tree is native to southern Europe, North Africa, Western Asia, Macaronesia, and the Indian Subcontinent. It is a member of the Myrtaceae family that…
Plants of the Bible: Myrtle (Myrtus communis)
This upright evergreen shrub grown in the Mediterranean area since ancient times is a member of the Myrtaceae family that also includes clove and eucalyptus. It grows up to 30′…
Evergreen Perennials for Dry Shade
Dry shade is one of the most difficult sites for growing plants. Whether it is on a hill side, under the eves of a house, or under trees where roots…
Plant Profile: Myrtle (Myrtus communis)
This upright evergreen shrub grown in the Mediterranean area since ancient times is especially popular in the coastal gardens of California and hot areas of Arizona. It is bushy, fine-textured,…
Plant Profile: Perwinkle (Vinca minor)
Also called myrtle, this perennial evergreen vine is a member of the dogbane family, Apocynaceae, that also includes milkweed, oleander, and bluestar. It is native from central and southern Europe…
William and Catherine’s Royal Wedding Flowers
Ahh…what a beautiful wedding! From the floral decorations of Westminster Abbey, to the bride’s maids’ flowers and the bridal bouquet, everything was elegant and classical. The very first glimpse of…
Decorations at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding
Three days before the royal wedding trucks pulled up to Westminster Abbey and men began unloading living trees to decorate the abbey. Wow! What does it mean? The florist directing…