Pumpkins

History Derived from the Greek word pepon meaning large melon, the word pumpkin went thru several changes. The French nasalized pepon into pompon, the English in turn pronounced it as pumpion and the American colonist…

Jasmine polyanthum

Jasmine polyanthum also referred to as winter jasmine, pink jasmine or Chinese evergreen jasmine is a native of China and a member of the Olive family (Oleaceae). It produces very fragrant, star-shaped white flowers that…

Cut lilies

  Whether you grow your own or purchase them,  lilies make great cut flowers to use in a vase or floral arrangements. When cutting fresh lilies from your garden to enjoy indoors, leave 1/2 to…