Flowers

Hostas are a genus of plants that belong to the family hostaceae. Hostas have many different forms and colors, but they all share in common their tall, clump-forming growth habit. There are about 30 species of hosta with many more cultivars (cultivated varieties). If you’re looking for something to fill space in your garden or […]

Cauliflower is a vegetable that comes in many different shapes and sizes. It can be light green or purple, long or round, and even miniature versions of broccoli. Cauliflower is also one of the cruciferous vegetables that have been shown to help prevent cancer. Cauliflower provides vitamins K, B6, and C as well as folate […]

Wisteria is a genus of about ten species of deciduous and evergreen woody vines in the pea family, Fabaceae. It was named after Dr. Caspar Wistar (1761-1818), an American physician and anatomist who contributed to early ideas on evolution. Wisteria can grow to lengths of over 30 meters long but usually grows at 4-8 meters […]

Different types of roses are a symbol of love and romance. Roses come in many colors, sizes, shapes and varieties. They’re also symbolic for the different stages of life such as birth, marriage and death. Different types have their own meanings which is why they’re so important to people all over the world. Hybrid tea […]

 Poppies are a type of poppy plant that is used extensively for medicinal purposes. In the past, poppies have been grown to produce opium which is then converted into morphine or heroin. However, in most parts of the world these days, poppies are grown specifically to make pain-relieving drugs like codeine and oxycodone. Oriental Poppy […]

Lavender is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family Lamiaceae. It is widespread throughout the Mediterranean, Asia and parts of Africa. Lavandula species are widely cultivated for their beautiful flowers and perfume production, which play a role in some traditional medicines. There are over two hundred different types of lavender with many hybrids […]