Now is the perfect time to take a look at your garden and make major improvements. Winter is great for establishing new trees and shrubs, transplanting, pruning, and mulching. The days are warm but not too hot, so plants have time to get established and develop a […]
Read more →Lavender has been grown and used for healing and perfume since ancient times. The Egyptians, Romans, Greeks and Arabs were all aware of its powerful antiseptic properties. It was used for treating wounds, freshening rooms and laundry, treating skin ailments, relieving headaches, repelling insects, as well as […]
Read more →Gordonia trees have been flowering for months, and are still looking utterly beautiful. While not a terribly common tree, you can’t miss it if you see it while in bloom. This hardy small tree has elongated deep green, glossy leaves and masses of large single white flowers […]
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