Magnolia Seed Pod

In the fall of the year after the flowers are long gone from a magnolia tree, the seed pods have … More

American Beautyberry

Native American used root and leaf tea in sweat baths for rheumatism, fevers, and malaria. Root tea used for dysentery, … More

Cypress Vine has star-shaped flowers. I’m not sure if these flowers are growing from the vine or from another plant … More

Beach morning glory flowers are ephemeral; they bloom in the morning and begin to wilt and close up by afternoon, … More

Sweet autumn clematis is an aggressive, woody, perennial vine in the Ranunculaceae (buttercup) family and native to New Zealand. It … More

The seeds and berries are important foods for many species of birds, particularly the Northern Bobwhite. Foliage is a favorite … More

This shrub makes a lovely addition to any garden or landscape thanks to its lush green leaves, sprays of flowers, … More

East-facing sunflowers are happier, healthier, and more productive than those that face other directions – and it’s all down to … More

Sunflower Fun Facts Sunflowers are grown and harvested to use in a variety ways – cooking oil, bird seed, or … More