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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...

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The Shrimp Plant: Small Shrimp, Big History

Gardening connects us to nature and history through the plants we cultivate. One such plant with a rich past is Justicia brandegeana, commonly known as the shrimp plant. With its...

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A Love Letter to Autumn Gardening

When the weather cools, and the leaves start to turn, many gardeners pack up their tools, thinking the growing season has ended. But wait! Fall might just be the secret...

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Hibiscus aculeatus: A Deep Dive into Its Ethnobotanical History

Hibiscus aculeatus, commonly known as the Pineland Hibiscus or Comfortroot, is a plant with a rich ethnobotanical history that stretches across centuries, particularly within the southeastern United States. This species...

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The Tale of Callicarpa americana: Beauty, Berries, and Botanical Magic

Stroll through a Southern garden in the fall, and you might spot the bright purple clusters of Callicarpa americana, or American Beautyberry. It’s hard to miss and even harder to...

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What to Expect: Ordering with Woodlanders

Woodlanders has been shipping mail-order plants since 1979, and we've got a somewhat unique way of preparing and shipping our plants to their new home. If you have any doubts about...

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