Flowers, Trees & Plant Care
Not all types of bonsai tree are of a coniferous or deciduous species, with the occasional fruit tree forming part of the collection. The bonsai artist can choose a type of bonsai tree that is much more exotic.
One of the more exotic choices is the Wisteria bonsai. A native of China, Korea, and Japan, they can reach 30 feet in the wild. Forming them into a bonsai is a difficult challenge, since they dont conform to any of the usual styles.
The flowering habit of the Japanese bonsai tree is perhaps the most spectacular of the Wisteria bonsai. The Wisteria flower, assuming a variety of colors including blue, purple, pink, and white, are both beautiful and aromatic. The Wisteria flower...
Ginko
Homegrown medicinal leaves are picked in the spring but the optimum gathering time for Ginkgo is the fall, when the plant's chemistry has reached its peak over the summer. The leaves should be picked when they are still green,...
Fall Leaf Color - Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana
Family - Benicia - EbonyThe Persimmon leaf turns a golden yellow in autumn, but usually does not stay on the tree very long after turning. It is a small tree, appearing throughout the southern states,...
The Natural Mystique Of Orchids
Steadily growing in popularity throughout the United States, Orchids are currently the second most popular potted flower according to recent sales, which increased by 12% last year alone. They are second only to poinsettias,...
Dandelions Are An Herbal Plant And A Medicinal Plant Not Just A Weed
You can use dandelions as an herbal plant and a medicinal plant; it's no longer just a weed. You can use the dandelion roots to make tinctures or teas. The dandelion flower can be used to make dandelion wine and the leaves can...
Favorite Tea Herbs to Grow
The list of herbs one can use for tea is long, with their uses crossing over from pure culinary pleasure to folk remedy and healing. Here are some all-time beverage favorites, from South African natives to North American...
The History And Evolution Of Banana Hybrids
Bananas are the worlds favorite fruit and many nations depend on banana trees to supply its citizens with this delicious food product to save them from famines. Bananas are available on markets year round and are rich in...
History Of Grapevines
The first documentation of grapevines growing in the Americas was discovered in researching the logbook of navigator Giovanni de Verazzano, who reported in 1504 that a large "white grape" was vigorously growing at Cape Fear,...
Floral Arrangements
There are many people who love flower gardens, just to show them off. Nowadays, though, more and more people are using their love of gardening to make a living. There are so many creative ways to make money with flowers, too....
Bonsai Tree Care Methods
Growing bonsai is a great, fun thing to do, it is very enjoyable, it is very rewarding and you get to display beautiful trees around your home and garden when you do it, it really is a great hobby to have. Many people are...
Our History with Blueberries - Reviving Their Home-Grown and Local Farm Status
The blueberry has a long and popular history with humans. Considered a very old species, it was once known as star berry by the Native Americans because of the ideal five-pointed star shape that forms on the blossom end of...