Articles related to "Umbel"
The Parsley Family
What do these plants have in common: wild carrot, wild parsnip, parsley, celery, dill, fennel, and poison hemlock? All are members of the powerful parsley family
parsley • wild carrot • poison hemlock • queen anne's lace • umbel
What do these plants have in common: wild carrot, wild parsnip, parsley, celery, dill, fennel, and poison hemlock? All are members of the powerful parsley family
parsley • wild carrot • poison hemlock • queen anne's lace • umbel
Umbelliferae in the Garden
A listing of my favourite umbellifers, and an explanation of why they are so important in any garden
umbel • goutweed • angelica • masterwort • astrantia
A listing of my favourite umbellifers, and an explanation of why they are so important in any garden
umbel • goutweed • angelica • masterwort • astrantia
Wildflower Terminology (With Apologies)
Calyx. What in the world is a calyx? And glabrous? Is that a Star Wars character? What about peduncle? Is that when you’re older than your mother‘s brother? Sadly, these are terms associated with wildflowers, and I would be remiss in my attempts at sharing these bits of botany if I didn’t spend a little time on them. I apologize in advance...or two paragraphs in, anyway. I’ll dwell on some of the basic lingo only, which, in itself, may be cause for an aspirin or two.
wildflowers • north america • gregg pasterick • peduncle • inflorescence
Calyx. What in the world is a calyx? And glabrous? Is that a Star Wars character? What about peduncle? Is that when you’re older than your mother‘s brother? Sadly, these are terms associated with wildflowers, and I would be remiss in my attempts at sharing these bits of botany if I didn’t spend a little time on them. I apologize in advance...or two paragraphs in, anyway. I’ll dwell on some of the basic lingo only, which, in itself, may be cause for an aspirin or two.
wildflowers • north america • gregg pasterick • peduncle • inflorescence
Haemanthus albiflos
Haemanthus albiflos is one of the lovely evergreens in this family. It is easy to grow and will give all year round pleasure with just a little looking after. Why not try it?
heamanthus • albiflos • bulbs • seeds • growing
Haemanthus albiflos is one of the lovely evergreens in this family. It is easy to grow and will give all year round pleasure with just a little looking after. Why not try it?
heamanthus • albiflos • bulbs • seeds • growing
Nerines In South Africa, A Primer.
Guest Article from IBS on Nerines of South Africa.
nerines • bulb • pots • garden • south africa
Guest Article from IBS on Nerines of South Africa.
nerines • bulb • pots • garden • south africa
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Yarrow, which blooms at the height of summer, is a hot-weather plant that can treat wounds instantly and help cool down the body, just as it lowers winter fevers.
yarrow • achillea • wound healing • stop bleeding • medicinal plants
Yarrow, which blooms at the height of summer, is a hot-weather plant that can treat wounds instantly and help cool down the body, just as it lowers winter fevers.
yarrow • achillea • wound healing • stop bleeding • medicinal plants
Saving Herb Seeds
Don't overlook the bounty that can be harvested from herb seeds! How to harvest and store seeds.
herb seeds • seed saving • seed storage • garden seeds
Don't overlook the bounty that can be harvested from herb seeds! How to harvest and store seeds.
herb seeds • seed saving • seed storage • garden seeds
Helping Honeybees in Your Garden
There are some simple things that gardeners can do to help provide for honeybees no matter how small their space.
honeybees • bees • helping honeybees • helping bees • attracting honeybees
There are some simple things that gardeners can do to help provide for honeybees no matter how small their space.
honeybees • bees • helping honeybees • helping bees • attracting honeybees
The Function and Structure of Flowers
"The Earth laughs in flowers." (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
flowers • flowering plants • angiosperms • floral organs • inflorescences
"The Earth laughs in flowers." (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
flowers • flowering plants • angiosperms • floral organs • inflorescences
Delightful Crinum
There are many bulbs in the world which may take your eye and the Crinum is no exception. They bring a joy of color to our gardens which is hard to beat. Take the time to liven up your garden with the delightful Crinum.
delightful crinum • crinum • delightful • bulbs • moorei
There are many bulbs in the world which may take your eye and the Crinum is no exception. They bring a joy of color to our gardens which is hard to beat. Take the time to liven up your garden with the delightful Crinum.
delightful crinum • crinum • delightful • bulbs • moorei
Eliminating Common Garden Pests
You don't need toxic chemicals to remove pesky insects from your garden. There are natural methods to banish the troublemakers.
garden pests • killing insects • killing garden pests • removing insect pests • slugs
You don't need toxic chemicals to remove pesky insects from your garden. There are natural methods to banish the troublemakers.
garden pests • killing insects • killing garden pests • removing insect pests • slugs
Alliums: The Ornamental Onions
Alliums: The Ornamental Onions is a book about the allium plant family. THis book is a must-have for every gardener who enjoys any of the onion or garlic species as flowering ornamentals.
allium • onion • shallot • garlic • leek
Alliums: The Ornamental Onions is a book about the allium plant family. THis book is a must-have for every gardener who enjoys any of the onion or garlic species as flowering ornamentals.
allium • onion • shallot • garlic • leek
Plant Families: Anacardiaceae and Apiaceae
Next up on our quick fly by of plant families are the Cashew (or Sumac) family (Anacardiaceae) and the Carrot (or Parsley) family (Apiaceae or Umbelliferae). The Cashew family is one I try to steer clear of while the Parsley family is one of my favorites.
wildflowers of north america • gregg pasterick • plant families: anacardiaceae and apiaceae • botany • ecology
Next up on our quick fly by of plant families are the Cashew (or Sumac) family (Anacardiaceae) and the Carrot (or Parsley) family (Apiaceae or Umbelliferae). The Cashew family is one I try to steer clear of while the Parsley family is one of my favorites.
wildflowers of north america • gregg pasterick • plant families: anacardiaceae and apiaceae • botany • ecology
Shooting Stars
By staring at the sky long enough during a spring evening, one might be rewarded with the sight of a shooting star or two. Spending several daylight hours in a prairie or open woods during the spring could also yield shooting stars--hundreds of them, of the plant variety.
dodecatheon • shooting star • shooting stars
By staring at the sky long enough during a spring evening, one might be rewarded with the sight of a shooting star or two. Spending several daylight hours in a prairie or open woods during the spring could also yield shooting stars--hundreds of them, of the plant variety.
dodecatheon • shooting star • shooting stars
Worsleya Procera in Tasmania
This is proof positive that we gardeners are never satisfied.
arthington worsley • blue • tasmania • bulb • blue hippeastrum
This is proof positive that we gardeners are never satisfied.
arthington worsley • blue • tasmania • bulb • blue hippeastrum
Clearing Woods - Shrubs Part 5 - Brambles Part 2
Blackberry, raspberry, black raspberry. What's the difference? The names seem to be used with abandon to describe plants with fruit ranging from red to black. I'd always thought that raspberries had red fruit and blackberries had black fruit and that was that. But, this isn't actually the case.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Blackberry, raspberry, black raspberry. What's the difference? The names seem to be used with abandon to describe plants with fruit ranging from red to black. I'd always thought that raspberries had red fruit and blackberries had black fruit and that was that. But, this isn't actually the case.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Deer-Resistant Perennials Part 3
Outlines deer-resistant perennials for sun, and loads of links on the deer-resistance topic.
deer • resistant • perennials • sun
Outlines deer-resistant perennials for sun, and loads of links on the deer-resistance topic.
deer • resistant • perennials • sun
Perennials for Moist Soil H to Peltandra
The second in a series about moist soil.
perennials • perennial • moist • wet • bog
The second in a series about moist soil.
perennials • perennial • moist • wet • bog
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
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
Galanthus and other Buried Treasures.
Welcome to Hill View’s annual offering of bulbs and tubers. This year’s list is world class, even if we do say ourselves, and represents the very best in cool climate bulbs.
cool • cool climate • tubers • bulbs • corms
Welcome to Hill View’s annual offering of bulbs and tubers. This year’s list is world class, even if we do say ourselves, and represents the very best in cool climate bulbs.
cool • cool climate • tubers • bulbs • corms
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