Articles related to "Plant Collecting"

In the early twentieth century, explorer and plant collector Joseph Rock ventured into remote areas of China, Tibet, and India to send back plant specimens and photos.

Butterfly gardens are easy to grow and attract beneficial insects. Understanding these pollinators will help when creating a flower garden for butterflies.

Great gardens to visit in Spain - the Royal Botanical Gardens in the Madrid capital.

With its clear-cut backdrop of the Port Hills, Christchurch is a stunning city at any time of year. During the Festival of Flowers the spectacle is even more magnificent.

Howick Hall Gardens are close to the beautiful Northumberland coast. After viewing the gardens you can enjoy a walk by the sea.

Plants evolved billions of years ago into the plants known today; a complex composition of chemicals helps protect and sustain a plant throughout its life cycle.

When seasoning culinary creations use fresh herbs whenever possible. Having a supply of fresh herbs on hand can be accomplished in a variety of ways.

Hidcote Garden is the work of an American who became one of the most influential gardeners of the 20th Century on his estate tucked into the Gloucestershire Cotswolds.

Just because a plant is native to the US or Canada does not mean it will succeed in your garden. You want plants native to your local environment.