Garden language
Say what you mean!
Don’t let charming language mislead you; learn how to decode plant description euphemisms
Garden language
Garden language
Why October Gardens Are Nature’s Time Machines
October's always felt weird in my garden - like time's gone sideways. After three decades, I discovered why. The answer involves vernalization, micro-seasons, and something rather magical...
Garden language
You Say Tom-ay-to
Scientific plant names offer up a wealth of information on plants, but do you know your guttatus from your plicatus?