Celosia is a popular ornamental flower grown for its vividly colored plumes. But if you want to collect celosia seeds to grow new plants, it helps to know what the seeds look like. Here is an overview of celosia seed characteristics and how to identify, harvest, and store them. An Overview of Celosia Seed Features … Read more
Hostas are popular shade-loving perennials that brighten up gardens with their attractive foliage. While hostas are typically propagated by division, some varieties do produce seeds that can be collected and grown. So what do hosta seeds look like? An Overview of Hosta Seed Characteristics Hosta seeds are quite small, elongated, and flat. They have a … Read more
Mizuna Beni Houshi is a unique and striking variety of mizuna, an Asian green in the Brassica family. With its vivid colors and delicious, peppery flavor, this heirloom vegetable makes a beautiful and tasty addition to salads, stir-fries, and other dishes. An Overview of Mizuna Mizuna, also known as spider mustard, Japanese mustard, or California … Read more
Wandering through the woods, you spot what appears to be a small, lumpy potato poking up from the leaf litter. Upon closer inspection, you realize it’s not a vegetable at all, but rather a fungus mimicking the appearance of a potato. While edible wild mushrooms can be foraged if identified correctly, fungi that resemble potatoes … Read more
Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a popular herb grown for its intoxicating effects on cats. But what do catnip seeds look like? Getting familiar with catnip seeds can allow you to grow this feline-favorite herb yourself. An Overview of Catnip Seed Characteristics Catnip seeds are very small, thin, and oval-shaped. They have a smooth, papery texture … Read more
The Celestial Beauty of Star-Shaped Flowers Flowers come in an astounding array of shapes and sizes, from the large and showy blooms of sunflowers to the delicate bells of fuchsia Yet few floral forms capture our imagination quite like the star-shaped flower These botanical wonders evoke a sense of celestial beauty, mimicking the shape and … Read more
The humble strawberry bush resides in the background through much of the year, rarely turning heads despite its intriguing name. But for those who pause to appreciate its subtleties, a closer look reveals an understated beauty A Shrub That Blends In Strawberry bush (Euonymus americanus) is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. It … Read more
Poppies burst forth in summer with papery flowers in shades of red orange yellow, pink, and white. But what do poppy leaves look like? Their foliage provides clues to identifying these popular garden plants. Lacy and Lobed The most recognizable feature of poppy leaves is their delicate, lacy appearance. The foliage is finely divided into … Read more
Amidst the vast array of succulents, some varieties astonish with their uncanny resemblance to eyes. From bloodshot buttons to winking lithops, these succulents flaunt creative optical illusions. Their lifelike ocular features captivate the imagination. Button Plant – Bloodshot Peepers The button plant (Conophytum wittebergense) is a tiny stemless succulent native to South Africa. These cute … Read more
Chamomile is a popular herb known for its calming and medicinal properties. There are several species of chamomile, including German chamomile, Roman chamomile, and wild chamomile. To harvest or grow your own chamomile, it’s important to know how to identify the leaves of this versatile plant. In this article, we’ll cover the key features of … Read more