Interesting Facts About Bulbs

When you look in the garden, what do you see? Most people are likely to see only plants. As gardeners, we think we know it all when it comes to our favorite plants. Other than their growing requirements, you might actually be surprised to learn that most plants, especially bulbs, are packed with unique histories, legends, and lore.

Submitted By niphipps

Amazing Facts about the Bird of Paradise Plant

Facts about Strelitzia, also known as the Bird of Paradise plant.

Submitted By Mary M. Alward

Do It Yourself Home Improvements to Keep Pests Away without Pesticides

Rats, roaches, flies, mosquitoes, bugs and ants are objects of disgust for which we depend on professional pest control operators. Do it yourself home improvements should start with easy steps to reduce if not eliminate the harmful and toxic pesticides in our residences that operators use.

Submitted By Dr S Banerji

Hollyhocks

What type of hollyhock that is popular today did Thomas Jefferson grow at Monticello? What type of soil do hollyhocks like? Are hollyhocks biennial or perennials? Why do hollyhock leaves sometimes look like lace? And much more...

Submitted By Mary M. Alward

Interesting Facts about Lupines

In what country are Prairie Lupines classes as an endangered species? How many varieties of lupines grow in California and Arizonaa? Which color of lupine is the most winter hearty? When do lupines bloom? And much more...

Submitted By Mary M. Alward