Bryophyta endless moss on a forest floor When I was studying Botany – centuries ago – Bryophyta was the Taxonomic term used for mosses, liverworts and hornworts. Nowadays it refers to the mosses only. The term is derived from the Greek words “bron,” which means “tree moss or liverwort,” and “phutón,” which means […]
Cyclamens
CYCLAMENS frilly pink flowering Cyclamen Introduction A native to the Mediterranean basin its name is derived from the Greek – “Kyklos” – meaning round – and referring to its tuber. They are valued for their flowers with upswept petals and variably patterned leaves. Romans used to call it “tūber terrae” – “earth […]
Woodpeckers !
Introduction Being in NYC, we are strategically placed on the migration route for the common yellow-bellied woodpecker. Also known as sapsuckers – they are on the way to a warmer Georgia for the winter ! A few like our city so much – they winter in tiny patches of habitat like Manhattan’s Union […]
We LOVE Autumn !
WE LOVE AUTUMN ! If you Like dressing up your garden for Fall – This is the article for you ! Here are some pictures of the fun we have had creating great displays for customers over the years ! Planters and urns Kale, peppers, millet and bittersweet […]
PERENNIALS FOR FALL COLOR
Most Fall flowers tend to bloom in jewel tones such as rusts, golds, deep purples, or scarlets. But my favorites are the blue toned ones! There are many examples of fall-blooming perennials. Some are easy to maintain and free of issues, but many are not ! Arranged alphabetically by Genus – here is […]
Polypodiophyta
Otherwise know as FERNS ! ferns on a forest floor One of the first plants that grew on the planet ! Ferns have neither flowers nor produce seeds and have a complex method of reproduction. They also mainly reproduce using spores, not seeds. They first appear in the fossil record about 360 million […]
CACTI FOR INDOORS
For all you cactus lovers out there here is a group you can grow if you have a hot sunny south facing window ! Easy to grow, stay small, are relatively bug free – all are well adapted to the dry conditions found in the home. I chose the smaller sized ones for indoor […]
BAGWORMS
Bagworms – Nature’s Holiday Ornament ! Bagworms are the larval (caterpillar) stage of a moth that is rarely seen. Only the males develop into moths capable of flight. The adult female is grub-like and remains inside the bag until just before she dies. Female caterpillar Male moth They are […]
THE ISSUES WITH BOXWOOD
So…. you want to plant some Boxwoods… Endless fields of Boxwood A GOOD choice for a hedge or even as a stand alone plant ! Just know – they are NOT an install it and forget it plant. All species are affected by several insects and diseases. Some of which might decimate the […]