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Articles related to "Oval Leaves"
Trees with Oval Leaves A number of tree species have oval or egg-shaped leaves, but specific characteristics enable us to identify them. tree identification • oval leaves • beech • birch • hornbeam
Four O’clocks in February Beach dunes and chaparrals are a good place to look for wildflowers during February in southern California. You'll find a variety of species there you won't find anywhere else, at any other time. One family well represented is the Four O’clock Family (<I>Nyctaginaceae</I>.) It includes the sand verbenas (<I>Mirabilis</I>) and Four O’clocks (<I>Abronia</I>,) as well the popular ornamental species of <I>Bougainvillea</I>. four o’clocks in february • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Aromatic Tree Identification Certain types of trees have inner bark (and, in some cases, other parts) that exude a distinct, usually pleasant, odor that is specific to that species. aromatic trees • fragrant • inner bark • sassafras • ailanthus
Asarum - Aristolochiaceae: Asarum - Aristolochiaceae: There are some seventy plus species of Ararum. The vast majority of them come from northeast Asia. They are all rhizomatous perinnials forming low mats of foliage in woodland habitates, generally found growing at low altitudes and often in fairly deep shade. The leaves are more or less heart shaped, some often have attractive mottled silvery patches. The flowers on these are best viewed if you plant into a raised bed or trough. These are truly facinating plants to grow. asarum • aristolochiaceae
Fabulous Shrubs For the Rockies- Part 3 Final in the three part series on beautiful shrubs for the Rockies region. This month, the PeeGee Hydrangea and the Beauty Bush. beauty bush • tubular blooms • seasonal gardening • gardeners • gardeners
Patchouli Patchouli is known for its heady, earthy scent. herb plant • essential oil • aromatherapy • medicinal herbs
Birches White, Sweet, and Silver The various species of birch trees are distinctive, easily identified, elegant, and have been historically useful to humans for making medicines and tools. white birch • sweet birch • silver birch • yellow birch • paper birch
Fall Magic: Dogwood Red Dogwoods are beautiful any time of the year, and they lead the color procession in the fall, creating some fall magic-their blood-red leaves reminding us once again of the legend of the dogwood! dogwood • trees • hillsides • glow • color
Hanging Houseplants Most of us have a hanging planter or two outside to add beauty to our porches and patios. Here are some plants, like Pothos and Ivy, hat do the same, only indoors! hanging plants for indoors • houseplants • pothos • ivy • spider plant
History and Culture of Soapwort Soapwort has a long history as a beneficial, natural, cleansing agent. history and culture of herbs • saponaria officionalis • has bouncing bet • bruisewort • farewell summer
Identifying Trees by Their Leaves Shape, size and texture of leaves are easy to observe, but many tree species have leaves of similar shape, requiring careful observation for accurate identification. tree species • tree identification • leaves • broadleaf trees • deciduous
More Photos, Field Guides, and Early Bloomers Winter has been resolute in its heavy-handed oppression of our spirit, so it was great glee we raced down the mountain, finding spring waiting for us at about 4,000’, getting ever springier all the way to the coast. Bright yellow American Winter Cress was ubiquitous, a constant companion throughout our descent into spring. And it brought back memories of bird-watching trips to Lake Erie, where Winter Cress covered fields like carpet remnants from the 70’s. more photos field guides and early bloomers • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • ecology • botany
why weeds and wild things? Surprise! Weeds are for a lot more than pulling! weeds • wild plants • gardening • edible flowers • dandelion
Batman Halloween Costume This Halloween turn your little superhero into a superhero. Your child will want to wear this all year long. batman costume • batman cape • batman belt • superhero cape • superhero halloween costume
Climbing Up To The Heavens Vines produce a quick, lush "vertical" garden. Especially where space is limited, vines offer a wide variety of container landscaping choices. vines • containers • container gardening • jasmine • clematis
Good Eats - Purslane Purslane, another incredible edible weed purslane • edible weeds • purslane • edible weeds • purslane
HERB NEWS FOR MAY Ephedra and other herbs have been in the news recently. Here is the latest herb news. 'hazel' lavender • 'thumbelina leigh' lavender • english lavender • 'little giant' purple coneflower • jelitto seeds
Identifying Oaks and Maples Most people can tell an oak or maple leaf when they see one, but distinguishing the different species within the Quercus genus or Acer genus takes careful observation. oak tree leaves • maple tree leaves • acer • quercus • tree identification
Pacific Northwest Wildflowers The first wildflowers appear in late February and March in the damp forests of the Pacific Northwest. Look for trillium, Indian plum, red flowering current, salmonberry. wildflowers • pacific northwest wildflowers • trillium • osoberry • forest flowers
Trees with Simple Leaves Leaf shape, while often a distinctive identifying feature of trees, can also be confusing when many trees share leaves of similar shape. simple leaves • lobed leaves • heart-shaped leaves • lanceolate • round leaves
Tubular Blossoms Hummers Love to Sip From Some exciting, easy to grow shrubs that produce tubular flowers which are great for attracting hummingbirds to backyard habitats. tubular • tubular blossoms • attracting hummingbirds • attracting hummers • flowers
Broad Leafed Evergreens - Hollies Hollies (Ilex) belong to the family Aquifoliaceae. There are over 350 species native to North America, Europe, Africa, Australia, the Orient and Brazil. They range in size from dwarf shrubs to huge trees. Both evergreen and deciduous ones are readily available from local nurseries and by mail order. The evergreen varieties are the most useful as ‘bones’ for the garden. Many will also provide the added bonus of berries, which can be red or yellow. holly • ilex • aquifoliaceae • broad leafed • evergreens
Cyclamen in the alpine house. Part 1. Growing Cyclamen in the alpine house. cyclamen • alpine • houses • green house • greenhouses
Variegated Evergreen Shrubs Variegated evergreen shrubs provide loads of color and interest to the garden, year round. These shrubs all have green with white, yellow or cream colored leaves. evergreen shrubs • winter interest • shrubs • variegated foliage • holly
Hummers Adore Bright Flowering Vines! Looking for something unique that will attract more hummingbirds to your garden? To create a superb visual focal point for both you and your hummers, why not plant some lush, colorful flowering vines? Both you and your hummers will be delighted with the results! flowering vines • clematis • jasmine • jasminum • passion vine
Hardy Euphorbias - Part 1 Hardy Euphorbia are one of my loves in the plant world. The foliage, form and flowers are all soul satisfying. As Dan Hinkley of Heronswood Nursery said, "you can't have too many euphorbs". In this two part series, I'll tell you about the ones that I grow, have grown and some I want to grow. Plus, I'll tell you which nurseries online list which plants. There are a lot of photos, so please be patient while the page loads for you... euphorbia • spurge • euphorbiaceae • hardy euphorbia • euphorbia pulcherrima
Plants For The Damp Garden - Primulas While there is a growing assortment of plants in my damp garden bed, the primary objective in building this garden was to find a suitable home for my beloved and beleaguered candelabra primroses. I have lots of photos for you, so please be patient while the page loads. shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
New Bulb Seed List~Part Two Often the only way to afford some bulbs is to grow them from seed. So here is your chance to do just this, bulbs • seeds • frits • collected wild tasmanian species
Online Nurseries 2000 - Roslyn Nursery Roslyn Nursery has been supplying a vast range of plants to gardeners for quite a number of years. Their catalog (and web site) list over 2,000 plants, from rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias to conifers, shrubs, vines and perennials. My copy is full of markers and getting really dog-eared. There are so many plants I want! I've got quite a few images, so please be patient while the page loads. roslyn nursery • rhododendrons • asaleas • camellian • nursery catalogs |
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