Ancient Fig Trees Through History
The fig tree, Ficus carica, possibly originated in Northern Asia according to archeological fossil records. Spanish missionaries brought it to the United States in 1520. Historical Sumerian tablets record the use and...
History Of Olive Trees
Olive trees, Olea europaea, are the oldest fruit trees and certainly are one of the most important fruit trees in history. Olive tree culture has been closely connected to the rise and fall of Mediterranean empires and...
An Introduction To Palm Trees
A palm tree symbolizes life and its continuance, as well as joy and happiness. Dante mentions that Christians travelling to the Holy Land were known as palmeros. palm trees have been a part of myths as well as religion. The...
Rare And Exotic Garden Perennials For Landscape Planting
The term, 'perennial plant', means simply that the plant returns following severe freezes, to grow again the next year. Trees are cold hardy tested perennials by nature, some trees that are evergreens and do not go dormant, but...
Poinsettia: The Christmas Plant
Poinsettias are a traditional Christmas plant. Many people make elaborate centerpieces out of poinsettias of various colors from red to pink, green, and white, and use them as decorations throughout the Christmas...
Pink Roses: Traditional Symbol of Mother's Love
Though roses are traditionally symbolic of love and affection, and are the most popular Valentines Day Flower, the meaning of pink roses has significance depending on where you look. In ancient Roman Mythology, the God,...
Rare Flowering Trees That Light Up Your Garden Landscape
Flowering apricot trees offer spectacular flowering blooms earlier than any other flowering tree, sometimes blooming as early as January. This early flowering can result in cold weather damage in some areas of the United...
History Of Olive Trees
Olive trees, Olea europaea, are the oldest fruit trees and certainly are one of the most important fruit trees in history. Olive tree culture has been closely connected to the rise and fall of Mediterranean empires and...
How to Pick Perfect Flowers According to Occasions
Life is beautiful. Therere so much in life to cherish and celebrate - birth of a baby, graduation, wedding, anniversary, Valentines day, Mothers day and Christmas. Flowers are loved by both men and women for their...
Tips For Growing The Flowering Dogwood Tree
When it comes to picking the trees to contribute to the landscape, it is great to be able to plant flowering trees to add color at eye level and one popular choice is the flowering dogwood tree.Dogwood trees, or the European...
Tips For Growing The Flowering Dogwood Tree
When it comes to picking the trees to contribute to the landscape, it is great to be able to plant flowering trees to add color at eye level and one popular choice is the flowering dogwood tree.Dogwood trees, or the European...
Rare Flowering Trees That Light Up Your Garden Landscape
Flowering apricot trees offer spectacular flowering blooms earlier than any other flowering tree, sometimes blooming as early as January. This early flowering can result in cold weather damage in some areas of the United...