Korean Aster: The Autumn Star of November 5th As autumn’s palette reaches its zenith and many flowers bid their final farewell, we turn our attention to a late-blooming beauty that brightens the fading landscape - the Korean Aster. On November 5th, we celebrate this resilient and charming flower, exploring its unique characteristics, cultural significance, and the joy it brings to gardens in the waning days of the growing season....
Hart’s Tongue Fern: The Elegant Evergreen of November 4th As autumn’s chill deepens and many plants retreat into dormancy, we turn our attention to a resilient and graceful fern that remains green throughout the year - the Hart’s Tongue Fern. On November 4th, we celebrate this unique plant, exploring its distinctive characteristics, symbolic meanings, and the fascinating role it has played in folklore and traditional medicine. The Essence of Hart’s Tongue Fern Hart’s Tongue Fern, scientifically known as Asplenium scolopendrium, is a striking evergreen fern native to Europe, North America, and parts of Asia....
Bryony: The Tenacious Climber of November 3rd As autumn’s chill settles in and many plants retreat into dormancy, we turn our attention to a resilient and often misunderstood vine - Bryony. On November 3rd, we explore this fascinating plant, delving into its unique characteristics, symbolic meanings, and the intriguing role it has played in folklore and traditional medicine. The Essence of Bryony Bryony refers to two distinct genera of climbing vines: White Bryony (Bryonia dioica) from the cucumber family (Cucurbitaceae), and Black Bryony (Tamus communis) from the yam family (Dioscoreaceae)....
Lupin: The Vibrant Spires of November 2nd As autumn’s palette deepens and many flowers fade, we turn our attention to a bloom that stands tall and proud - the Lupin. On November 2nd, we celebrate this striking flower, exploring its unique characteristics, rich symbolism, and the significant role it has played in various cultures and ecosystems. The Essence of Lupin Lupins, scientifically known as Lupinus, are a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae....
Medlar: The Forgotten Fruit of November 1st As the calendar turns to November and autumn’s golden embrace tightens, we celebrate an often-overlooked botanical treasure - the Medlar. On November 1st, we explore this unique fruit-bearing tree, delving into its fascinating characteristics, rich history, and the profound symbolism it has carried through the ages. The Essence of Medlar The Medlar, scientifically known as Mespilus germanica, is a small deciduous tree or large shrub belonging to the rose family (Rosaceae)....