The 7-Year Melon: Did You Know?
Cucurbita ficifolia, commonly referred to as the 7-year melon is a species of squash that holds a…
Trailblazing Women in Rose Breeding: Dee Bennett, Ann Bentall, and Vera Klimenko
The Flourishing Legacy of Women Rose Breeders: A Glimpse into the Gardens of Klimenko, Bennett, and…
Growing a Biblical Garden: Connecting with Ancient Scriptures through Plants
Throughout the Bible, various plants, trees, and herbs are mentioned, each holding significant…
The Autumnal Equinox: Did You Know?
The autumnal equinox, a celestial event that marks the moment when the sun is directly above the…
Amaranth Cruentus Plant: Did You Know?
Amaranth cruentus is a tall plant with wide green foliage and brilliant plumes of purple, red or…
Rosie The Riveter: The “We Can Do It!” Rose
In an effort to help to ensure that the contributions of women who worked on the Home Front during…
Labor Day: Did You Know?
Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September to…
The Silphium Plant: Did You Know?
The “miracle” plant Silphium consumed by Ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians, which was thought…
The Riddle of The “Crestline Mulberry” Rose Solved
How various roses have survived to puzzle us with their quiet beauty is a question that often hides…
The Thousand Year Rose: Did You Know?
The Thousand-year Rose is also known as the Rose of Hildesheim. It grows on a wall of a Catholic…
The Meaning of Bonsai: Did You Know?
Bonsai is the art of cultivating miniature trees, creating beautifully intricate and artistic…
The Largest Aquatic Plant: Did You Know?
The largest aquatic plant is Victoria amazonica with massive floating leaves measuring up to 9.8…
Megaherbs: Did You Know?
Megaherbs belong to a group of herbaceous perennial wildflowers growing in the New Zealand…
The Terrarium Pioneer: Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward
Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward was born in London in 1791 Although he lived in a city that promoted growth,…
The Great Elm Liberty Tree: Did You Know?
The Liberty Tree was a great elm that was planted in 1646 and stood about one block east of the…
Unveiling the Mango’s Magnificent History
Before slurping down the juicy, sweet goodness of slices of mango, the following are tidbits of its…