GARDENING
If you haven’t seen it trailing over fences, climbing trees, and occupying the edges and understories of forests, you’ve probably at least caught a whiff of its heavenly scent. Japanese honeysuckle is a vigorous, woody vine with fragrant, white flowers that quickly fade to yellow. In China it is called
4 Things You Can Do to Help Bring Back the Bees
Buzzing bees busily gathering nectar and pollen is a heartwarming sight, especially when we remember...
The City of St. Catherines Favors Flowers in Coffins, Even in a Front Yard
As the final resting place for the body of a departed soul, coffins are naturally associated with death...
Taking a Trip? Keep Your Garden Alive While You Are Away
As COVID-19 restrictions start to loosen in many countries, people are once again busy booking flights...
The ‘Dragon Blood’ Trees of the Arabian Sea: Popular Pigment, Medicine and Mysticism
The Socotra Dragon Tree, dracaena cinnabari, is a member of the Asparagaceae family native to the island...
Turmeric, the Golden Superfood, Can Be Grown at Home
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a member of the Ginger (Zingiberaceae) family of plants, which produce a...