Trees & Plants

American Hellebore (Veratrum viride)

The American hellebore (Veratrum viride), also known as Indian poke, itch weed, or green hellebore, is a perennial plant that grows in swamps, low grounds, and moist meadows throughout...

Cranberries Get You Bogged Down

In flood-irrigated fields between Port Orford and 10 miles north of Bandon, you may notice what appears to...

Rosy Maple Moth – A Small North American Moth With Exclusive Coloring

Overview The Rosy Maple Moth (Dryocampa rubicunda) is a species of moth native to North America. It is a...

Eurasian Three-toed Woodpecker Call

Call/Voice/Drumming The Three-toed Woodpecker call (Picoides tridactylus) is not very vocal. The bird has a short but rather soft...

Mountain Ash Tree: Most Widely Grown Plant

Though vulnerable to pests and diseases in some areas. Mountain Ash Tree is still popular ornamental or shade...

Blue Bean: Unraveling the Wonders of a Truly Unique Legume

Origin: The blue bean is a shrub indigenous to western China, renowned for its striking metallic-blue pods resembling broad beans, and is often grown...

The Thinking Tree: A Strange Ancient Tree in Puglia Italy

In Puglia, Italy, there is a strange old olive tree that is thought to be at least 1500 years old, and possibly as old...

Raimondi Cove: Discover the Enigma of This Rare Botanical Wonder

Raimondi Cove (Puya raimondi) is a unique and rare plant that can grow at a high altitude of about 3500–3800 meters. It is the largest...

The Mind-blowing Giant Groundsels (Dendrosenecio kilimanjari)

The ancient plants known as Giant Groundsels (Dendrosenecio kilimanjari) are located atop Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. They arose at altitudes above 14,000 feet around...

Daisugi Technique to Prune Plants for Future Generations

Being a true nature lover, have you ever heard about the Japanese daisugi technique to prune upper branches for future generations? For more than...

“Sisters,” The Olive trees of Noah

The "Sisters," or the olive trees of Noah, are located in the Lebanon town of Bechealeh. It is thought to be among the world's...

Stevia rebaudiana – An Incredibly Versatile Food Ingredient

Stevia rebaudiana No plant offers as much sweetness as stevia, and no plant produces as safe a sugar substitute for diabetics as Stevia rebaudiana. Stevia...

What is Succulent Plant?

A beginner garden wants to know, what is Succulent plant. Well, the succulents have moved in and out of American gardens and homes on...

Albino Redwood – An Intriguing And Fascinating Species

The albino redwood tree (Sequoia sempervirens) is a rare and unique form of the coast redwood tree. Due to their lack of chlorophyll, albino...

Whitebeams, Sorbus species

WHITEBEAMS, Sorbus species Deciduous, Zone 5-6, H6-7 History and origin: There are many species of Sorbus in the family, including the rowans and whitebeams. Whitebeams are mainly...