Today we’re in Phoenix, Maryland, visiting Sally Barker’s beautiful garden:
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You might have seen the most colorful or the most fragrant blossoms, but do you know about the longest flower names? Well, you are in for a treat!
This rare flower is native to the high Andes of Bolivia and Peru. It can grow up to 30 feet (9 meters) tall and has a flower spike that can reach over 15 feet (4.5 meters) in length.
Native to India and Sri Lanka, the Talipot Palm blooms only once in its lifetime of 30-80 years, making it a sight to behold! Its stalk holds thousands of tiny flowers and can reach up to 25 feet (7.6 meters) in height.
It holds the record for the largest individual flower in the world, growing up to 3 feet (1 meter) in diameter. However, it’s known for its unpleasant odor, similar to rotting flesh.
Native to the Canary Islands, this plant can reach heights of up to 13 feet (4 meters). It produces a spike of blue or deep maroon-violet flowers.
While it typically grows about 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall, its flower spike can shoot up to 25-30 feet (7.6-9 meters) in the air! Some can even grow taller than that! Imagine!
If there’s any award for the sheer beauty of the longest flower – this one wins it, hands down! This might not be the tallest out there, but it is surely the most stunning one, growing upto 14-24 feet long!
This one might not be as long or tall as the other ones on this list, but it stands its ground with the height! It can easily reach a towering height of 18-22 feet with a glorious flower at the top!
Today we’re in Phoenix, Maryland, visiting Sally Barker’s beautiful garden:
From the lone Irish yew tree, first discovered growing in Co Fermanagh in the 18th century, whose countless offspring now flourish in gardens all over the world, to the great Irish gardeners, garden makers, planthunters and plantspeople who have made valuable contributions to the world of horticulture, we have many reasons to be proud of our unique gardening tradition. Here are some suitably horticultural ways to celebrate Ireland’s “40 shades of green”.
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Ranging from $500 to $5,000 per kilogram, saffron, or the Red Gold as it is commonly referred to, takes a total of about 150,000 flowers to produce just one kilogram! Now you know why it would be a great idea to have its plant at home!
Sowing a seed directly into the ground, nurturing it, and reaping the rewards is one of the easiest gardening activities you can do—yet many gardeners don’t. There are many reasons to direct sow. Often, you’ll have earlier harvests because the seeds will germinate when it’s the perfect time to grow, and stronger seedlings because transplant shock isn’t an issue. Planting seeds in general (instead of buying transplants) gives you more varietal options, and you can also save a lot of money (1 packet of 30 to 150 seeds often costs less than a 6-pack of plants). And then there is the personal satisfaction factor. Ask any child who has planted a sunflower seed how they feel when that flower towers over their head, and you’ll understand what I mean.
As a teenager, I distinctly remember my father telling me to not follow in the family business. I now know he said this to shield me from the many hardships farmers continue to face. America’s farmers, especially beginning and Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) farmers face insurmountable challenges, yet 87 percent of young farmers are dedicated to regenerative, climate-smart farming practices. Today’s beginning farmers are passionate about growing nourishing foods, diversified crops and building soil; yet because of astronomical real estate costs, most farmers are unable to purchase land on which to operate.
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Hilary Duff has earned the right to be a little particular, and she’s not apologizing for it. Duff may be a busy mom of three (soon to be four—she announced that she was expecting in December), but she still carves out space to curate an atmosphere that works for her, even if that curation happens once the kids are off to school.
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Common juniper (Juniperus communis) is one of only three conifers native to the UK. It’s a member of the cypress family and grows on chalk or limestone in lowland areas, and moors, woodland and cliffs in northern Britain. Juniper is in decline in wild populations and has been designated a UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species. This special tree has disappeared from several areas in the south of England. Many remaining colonies are so small that they’re considered functionally extinct. Scotland is now the stronghold for 80 per cent of the UK’s juniper trees.
In today’s fast-paced world, the convenience of meal prep services is enticing. With options like Hello Fresh, Blue Apron, and Freshly, the market offers a wealth of choices tailored to fit various dietary preferences and lifestyles. Each service promises to cut down on shopping time and reduce the stress of meal planning, but at what cost?
A clean and fresh home is an essential aspect of a healthy and happy lifestyle. However, over time, walls, ceilings, and other surfaces can accumulate dirt, grime, and stains. Painting is a great way to give your home a fresh look, but it’s important to start with a clean slate. A clean start and a flawless finish is the key to upgrading your home with cleaning and painting.