Purple Thistle is a Beautiful Wildflower in It’s Own Right
Purple Thistle is a Beautiful Wildflower in It’s Own Right tells how the author discovered beauty in the purple thistle plant that she had never noticed before.
Arrow Leaf Sida is Astonishingly Beautiful and Useful, Too
Arrow Leaf Sida is Astonishingly Beautiful and Useful, Too is the story of a walk in the woods and the accidental discovery of a plant that took me back to my vet school years.
Alamo Vine is a Beautiful Florida Native with Many Uses
Alamo Vine is a Beautiful Florida Native with Many Uses discusses the Alamo vine, its flowers, and the decorative and medicinal uses for it.
The Stately Live Oak Tree is the Classic Southern Oak
The Stately Live Oak Tree is the Classic Southern Oak talks about the author’s experiences with one particular live oak tree, and discusses some facts about live oaks in general.
Canada Goldenrod: Invasive Weed or Beautiful Wildlife Attractor?
Canada Goldenrod: Invasive Weed or Beautiful Wildlife Attractor discusses the pros and cons of this hardy and beautiful plant.
Crepe Myrtles are Beautiful and Easy to Keep
Crepe Myrtles are Beautiful and Easy to Keep explains why crepe myrtles are popular ornamental trees in tropical and subtropical climates.
The Unusual Azalea that Flowered in the Fall
The Unusual Azalea that Flowered in the Fall is the story of a crazy azalea that flowered this fall instead of waiting for spring.
It’s the First Day of Winter! Celebrate Florida Style!
It’s the First Day of Winter! Celebrate Florida Style! Many people think that Florida never gets cold, let alone frosty. This post shows some images from frosts earlier in the year, which seems appropriate for the firs da
The Beautiful Powderpuff Vine is also Very Cool
The Beautiful Powderpuff Vine is also Very Cool tell the story of how I discovered a field of blooming powderpuff vines and learned that they are “sensitive” plants.
A Beautiful Part of the Fall Flora is the Boltonia Flower
Boltonia or false aster is a fall blooming plant that produces white flowers with yellow centers. They are very well suited to the central Florida climate either in gardens or in the wild.
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