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A Romantic Love Story of Cultivating Roses Together

In a world where relationships often form the foundation of beautiful stories, there are instances…

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The Silphium Plant: Did You Know?

The “miracle” plant Silphium consumed by Ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians, which was thought…

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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…

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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…

monarch butterfly

A Story of The Monarch Butterfly & Milkweed

This tale begins in a lush meadow, where an almost magical bond between monarch butterflies and…

Narrowleaf Milkweed

Narrowleaf Milkweed & Butterflies: Did You Know?

For California, the best milkweed species to support monarch butterflies and other pollinators is…

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4 Most Popular Classes of Plants In America

The United States boasts an incredible diversity of flora, with numerous plants capturing the…

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The Meaning of Bonsai: Did You Know?

Bonsai is the art of cultivating miniature trees, creating beautifully intricate and artistic…

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Tropical Costa Rica Trip with Garden America

Join Garden America for a tropical Costa Rica vacation with an optional 3-night jungle adventure…

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9 Easy Steps To Start Roses From Cuttings

Rooting roses from cuttings is an easy and fun way to start new plants, especially on varieties no…

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Hakea Laurina Tas: Did You Know?

Hakea is a genus of flowering plants that belong to the Proteaceae family, primarily found in…

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Tips For Saving Plants From EXTREME Heat

Overall, plants are naturally equipped with a variety of mechanisms to protect themselves from…

Victoria amazonica

The Largest Aquatic Plant: Did You Know?

The largest aquatic plant is Victoria amazonica with massive floating leaves measuring up to 9.8…

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Tips For Planting Winter Tomatoes

"Winter" tomatoes are actually a group of varieties that will set fruit with temperatures in the…

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Megaherbs: Did You Know?

Megaherbs belong to a group of herbaceous perennial wildflowers growing in the New Zealand…

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The Terrarium Pioneer: Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward

Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward was born in London in 1791 Although he lived in a city that promoted growth,…