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Osmanthus and the Moon Palace
For centuries, Osmanthus has captured the imagination of cultures around the world. Its heady fragrance, medicinal uses, and presence in myth and legend make it one of the most culturally...
Living Fences: A Living Legacy of Boundaries, Beauty, and Biodiversity
In the age of instant fences—vinyl panels that snap together in an afternoon and wooden slats that last only a decade—there’s something deeply satisfying about cultivating a boundary that grows...
The Secret to Long-Lasting Stems: Harvesting & Conditioning Woody Cut Flowers
When it comes to cut flowers, most people think of delicate tulips, ephemeral peonies, and perky zinnias. But let’s talk about the real workhorses of the floral world: woody cut...
The Poetry Behind Plant Defense Mechanisms
Gardens, often described as serene escapes, are also bustling battlegrounds where plants engage in a silent and intricate dance of survival. Beneath their tranquil appearance, plants wield sophisticated defense mechanisms...
The Sentinel of the Swamp: Pond Cypress
In the quiet embrace of southeastern wetlands, Taxodium ascendens, or the pond cypress, rises like a guardian of ancient waters. Its slender, columnar form and feathery green needles evoke a...
Getting Started in Bonsai Art: A Beginner's Guide
Bonsai is a fascinating fusion of art and horticulture, a practice rooted in centuries-old traditions that involves cultivating miniature trees in containers to echo the shape and scale of their...
The Ecological Importance of Clinopodium georgianum: Protecting Georgia’s Unique Native Plant
“In the South, we have plants as charming as our porch swings and just as resilient as our summers.” Enter Clinopodium georgianum, or Georgia calamint, an unassuming native herb with...
The Enigmatic Camellia crapnelliana: Uncovering Its Origins and Botanical Legacy
As the cooling autumn air settles over the landscape, it becomes the perfect backdrop for Camellia crapnelliana (sometimes spelled capnelliana), a camellia known for its distinct history and unique place...