(e.g., from species of the largest genus,Ocotea). The true laurel—that of history and classical literature—isLaurus nobilis,called also bay and sweet bay. It is native to the Mediterranean, where to the ancients it symbolized victory and merit and was sacred to Apollo. The fragrant ...
Blackberries are a bramble fruiting plant, with the berries being produced only on two-year-old canes. The canes are grouped together in rows which have the appearance of bushes. Blackberries are native to North America and hardy to plant in USDA growing zones 5 through 8. It is possible to...
Bloom time: June to September Flower colors: White Showy pincushion-like flowers attract butterflies, moths, and other beneficial insects. Native to much of the U.S., this sturdy carefree shrub makes a good substitute in areas where butterfly bush is invasive. Learn more about how to grow bu...
Botanical Name: Cornus florida Native to North America, dogwoods are popular for their growing habits and beautiful spring flowers. They need sunlight to thrive well though they flower in partial shade as well. Growing Tips: Watering, once a week, up to the depth of 6 inches, is going to ...
Blackberries, like raspberries, are very easy to grow. Once this native berry is ripe, get ready for an abundant harvest, picking every couple of days! Here’s how to grow and harvest blackberries in your backyard. Basically, there are three types of blackberries: ...
In Ireland, baskets of blueberries are still offered to a sweetheart to commemorate of the original fertility festival of Lammas Day, celebrated on August 1. Blueberries are one of the few naturally blue foods on earth. For centuries, Native Americans gathered “star berries” (the blossom end ...
The tall Oregon grape (Berberis aquifolium, formerly Mahonia aquifolium), also commonly called mahonia, is an American native, found extensively in the Pacific Northwest. This woodland beauty can grow to 10 feet but often remains half that size in cultivation. The branches are uprig...
The most decorated Olympic athlete ever, Michael Phelps, is a Baltimore native who was lucky enough to celebrate the Ravens’ most recent Super Bowl championship with the franchise. New York Giants: Kate Mara Twitter/@Giants Kate Mara—who has family ties to the Steelers and Giants—is a big...
Mountain laurel is native to the eastern United States, from New England south to the Florida panhandle and west to southern Indiana down to Louisiana. All parts of the plant are highly toxic to humans and pets.12 Mountain Laurel Care
Blackberries are a bramble fruiting plant, with the berries being produced only on two-year-old canes. The canes are grouped together in rows which have the appearance of bushes. Blackberries are native to North America and hardy to plant in USDA growing