Woodworkers and artisans often seek out evergreen trees that produce pliable wood ideal for bending, shaping, and carving. One iconic species known for its flexible timber is the yew tree. In this article, we’ll explore the characteristics of yew and survey other desirable options when a bendable, workable evergreen wood is needed. Yew – The … Read more
Putting a lot of time and work into your vegetable garden only to have pests or diseases destroy it is the worst feeling in the world. Well, I totally understand because the same thing happened to me with my squash and it got blossom end rot. This issue inspired me to write this article in … Read more
Early this week, I showed you my holiday-themed green and red kitchen. I also showed you a wreath I made especially for this year. When I worked with Tree Classics this holiday season, they let me pick out some things I wanted to try. I asked them to send me a huge box of red … Read more
I got ready to till the soil over and found 5 Allium bulbs growing. Has anyones bulbs emerged? They are definitely not waiting for the Forsythia to bloom. Related Stories. Allium is a genus of flowering plants that includes over 700 species, including the culinary favorites like onions, garlic, leeks, chives and shallots When these … Read more
Aloe striatula, now named Aloiampelos striatula, is commonly known as Hardy Aloe or Striped-stemmed Aloe. It’s a large evergreen multibranched shrub with an upright form that slowly spreads into a rounded mass. Long, spiky, dark green succulent leaves spiral around its striped stem forming rosettes. At the end of spring, lovely yellow tube-shaped flowers that … Read more
Bright red flowers bloom from late spring to fall; great for containers or the garden; lasts a long time; 12–14 inches tall; winter hardiness zones 7–9; plug Photo Credit Growing Colors. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love them! Plants that do best in full sun and well-drained soil and don’t mind being eaten by deer or … Read more
Venus attack psychics called “Growth,” “Mad Growth,” and “Wild Growth” show up in the Golden Sun series. The first stage of the series, Growth, is also a utility Psynergy featured in each game. In the classic RPG Golden Sun, Growth is an essential recovery Psynergy. It restores a large amount of HP to one party … Read more
With its stiff, spiky needles in icy shades of silver-blue the ‘Bakeri’ cultivar of Colorado spruce makes a spectacular focal point in yards and gardens. This small to mid-sized evergreen tree provides year-round color and texture along with the graceful pyramidal form typical of spruces. Read on to learn more about growing and caring for … Read more
If you want Ivy’s, Zonals, Regals, or just a certain color of Geraniums or Pelargoniums, we have a lot of different, bright kinds. Our stock is always growing, so check back often for updates. You can also sign up for our newsletter to be notified automatically when we add new plants to our collection. Sort … Read more
Cacti can conjure up images of hostile desert landscapes but the prickly pear snow cactus challenges these preconceptions with its soft, fuzzy appearance and truly spectacular flowers. While many cacti produce impressive blooms the flowers of the snow cactus have an extra special charm. The prickly pear snow cactus, also known by its scientific name … Read more