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Nectar is a sweet substance secreted by plants in glands called nectaries, often, though not always, located inside the flower. It is collected and eaten
The history of gardens will not be complete without King Solomon’s garden described in the Bible. This account of a luxurious garden is interesting not
Hyacinth (Hyacintus orientalis) is undoubtedly the most popular bulb to grow indoors for winter flowering. Here is how to do it – it is rewarding
Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) is a native of northern Europe and northern Asia (Siberia) where it still grows as a wild woodland shrub. It has been
Reblooming amaryllis is not at all difficult. With very little effort amaryllis bulbs can be grown indoors to produce spectacular flowers year after year. Some
Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) is a beautiful perennial plant, belonging to the aster family, native to Europe and Asia, and naturalised in North America. Its Latin
