Redbud Blooms: A Sign of Spring to Come I did a hopeful thing today; as the outside temperature registered just above freezing, I collected a small b

This post was originally published on March 26, 2015. Written by Kate Grimes   Confession: I haven’t mowed the front lawn in a while,

We often get the question asking the difference between oat straw and oat tops. It is a pretty great question. With that said, let us dive into the re

What does "perennial" mean? What about "venation" or "whorl"? Find out in this no-nonsense, illustrated guide to nearly 50 botanical terms.

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