Tulips are one of the most popular spring-flowering plants in the world. Native to Eastern Turkey and the foothills of the Himalayas, the name is derived from the Turkish word “tulpend” or turban head covering, which the flower resembles. Many cultivated varieties of tulips were widely grown in Turkey long before they were introduced to … Continue reading Tiptoe Through the Tulips
The official “First Day of Spring” was this past Tuesday, March 19. Also known as the Vernal Equinox, it is the astronomical beginning of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere. This year, spring blooms are a couple of weeks early, at least in the Greater Boston area. The lack of freezing winter weather is … Continue reading Welcome Spring Hellebore Blooms!
Houseplants definitely belong in our homes. They are ornamental plants adapted for growing indoors and are sometimes called pot or potted plants. The most common are exotic plants native to warm, frost-free parts of the world. According to a 1989 NASA study, houseplants can help improve air quality by removing cancer-causing chemicals like formaldehyde and … Continue reading The Benefits of Houseplants
The plant we know as the poinsettia has a long and interesting history. The fact is that the lovely plant many of us place in our homes during the holidays flourished in an area of Central America and was used as a fever medicine by the ancient Aztecs. From its bracts they extracted a purplish … Continue reading Poinsettias – Holiday Favorites
A favorite fall-blooming perennial, Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ is attractive at all growing stages, offering year-round interest. Also known as Stonecrop, its stems appear in early spring as a rosette/clump, with its attractive green succulent foliage developing beautiful flowers during late summer and fall. Even the dried flower heads are lovely during the colder months. The … Continue reading Sedums in the Fall
