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- Top Ten New Roses of the 2000s - The Best Roses of the Decade…Created: 2009-12-01 @ 21:54:56 EST Updated: 2009-12-02 @ 21:01:51 EST
I consider the following to be the top 10 new rose varieties that debuted during the 2000s. Selections were made by choosing my favorite each year from the AARS (All-American Rose Selection) winne… - Ethel Gloves - Review of Ethel GlovesCreated: 2009-12-01 @ 16:23:51 EST Updated: 2009-12-02 @ 05:13:32 EST
Ethel gloves are by far the best pair of gloves I have ever owned… - Geminatus - Botanical Latin Meaning - Definition of Geminatus…Created: 2009-12-01 @ 05:49:19 EST
Botanical Latin Meaning - Definition of Geminatus… - Albus - Botanical Latin Meaning - Definition of Albus…Created: 2009-12-01 @ 04:37:59 EST
Botanical Latin Meaning - Definition of Albus… - Oak Trees - Quercus - Oak Tree Image GalleryCreated: 2009-11-22 @ 01:20:49 EST Updated: 2009-11-22 @ 01:20:49 EST
Oak trees fall under the genus Quercus and belong to the Fagaceae (beech) family… - Types of NutsCreated: 2009-11-12 @ 12:03:27 EST
There are several types of nuts that have culinary uses… - Fruits With Seeds on the Outside - The Botany of Fruit - Do Any Frui…Created: 2009-11-11 @ 11:40:03 EST Updated: 2009-11-11 @ 12:40:56 EST
In the plant reproductive process, seeds form inside the ovary after pollination.There are some fruits where it appears that the seeds are carried on the outside, but this simply isn't true… - Plants vs. Zombies Screenshot Walkthrough - Choose Your Plants in Pl…Created: 2009-10-27 @ 10:21:47 EDT Updated: 2009-10-27 @ 12:41:58 EDT
Plants vs Zombies is an addicting game where you have to choose certain plants to battle zombies that are trying to eat your brains… - Hazelnut - Corylus avellana - Types of Nuts - Try Hazelnut…Created: 2009-10-07 @ 01:17:45 EDT
Hazelnuts belong to the genus Corylus. Hazelnuts are edible nuts commercially grown in Oregon and Washington in the US, and in Europe and Turkey… - Butternut - Juglans Cinerea - Types of Nuts - Try Butternut…Created: 2009-09-29 @ 01:09:43 EDT
Butternut is related to walnuts… - Macadamia Nut - Macadamia Spp. - Types of Nuts - Try Macadamia Nut…Created: 2009-09-28 @ 23:27:36 EDT
Macadamia nuts are native to Australia. In botany they are considered to be a drupe… - Pecan Nut - Carya Illinoensis - Types of Nuts - Try Pecan Nut…Created: 2009-09-28 @ 22:12:52 EDT
Pecan nuts are related to walnuts and hickory nuts… - Pistachio Nut - Pistacia vera - Types of Nuts - Try Pistachio Nut…Created: 2009-09-28 @ 21:23:26 EDT Updated: 2009-09-28 @ 21:30:33 EDT
Pistachio nuts are related to the mango, cashew, and poison ivy. In botany, they are considered to be a drupe, not a nut… - Black Walnut - Juglans Nigra - Types of Nuts - Try Black Walnut…Created: 2009-09-28 @ 21:09:53 EDT Updated: 2009-09-28 @ 21:23:47 EDT
Walnuts need to be cured after picking and removing the hull. Relatives include the pecan and the hickory nut… - Topiary - Tree and Shrub Glossary - Definition of Topiary…Created: 2009-09-15 @ 08:58:33 EDT
Topiary is an art where people clip trees, shrubs and subshrubs to create sculptures, often in the form of animals… - Vermiculite - Tree & Shrub Glossary - Definition of Vermiculite…Created: 2009-09-15 @ 08:28:18 EDT
Vermiculite is a mineral that is often used in potting soil mixes… - AlmondCreated: 2009-09-03 @ 16:00:17 EDT
- Cashew Nut Created: 2009-09-03 @ 15:59:45 EDT
- Canyon Live Oak - Quercus Chrysolepis - Types of Oak Trees - Try Can…Created: 2009-08-25 @ 20:30:26 EDT
Canyon live oak (Quercus chrysolepis) is also known as gold cup oak and maul oak… - Coast Live Oak - Quercus Agrifolia - Types of Oak Trees - Try Coast …Created: 2009-08-25 @ 15:07:39 EDT
Quercus agrifolia is known as the coast live oak, California live oak, or Encina… - Cork Oak - Quercus Suber - Types of Oak Trees - Try Cork OakCreated: 2009-08-13 @ 22:42:24 EDT
Quercus suber is known as cork oak… - Sonoran Scrub Oak - Quercus TurbinellaCreated: 2009-08-13 @ 20:33:13 EDT
- Tree and Shrub Selection Guide - Tips for Tree and Shrub SelectionCreated: 2009-08-13 @ 19:16:56 EDT
Whether you're starting out with a empty yard or just looking to add new plants, picking the right trees and shrubs can seem like a daunting task. It doesn't have to be, though. Use these guides … - Scarlet Oak - Quercus Coccinea - Oak Tree Image Gallery - Choose Sca…Created: 2009-08-13 @ 19:11:16 EDT Updated: 2009-08-13 @ 20:06:55 EDT
Quercus coccinea is known as the scarlet oak… - Northern Pin Oak - Quercus Ellipsoidalis - Oak Tree Image Gallery - …Created: 2009-08-13 @ 19:11:06 EDT Updated: 2009-08-13 @ 20:07:05 EDT
Quercus ellipsoidalis is known as the Northern pin oak… - Texas Live Oak - Quercus Fusiformis - Types of Oak Trees - Try Texas…Created: 2009-08-13 @ 19:10:57 EDT Updated: 2009-08-13 @ 20:07:14 EDT
Texas live oak is a native tree in the United States… - Apache Plume - Fallugia Paradoxa - Shrubs For Water Conservation - T…Created: 2009-08-12 @ 23:17:06 EDT Updated: 2009-08-12 @ 23:22:01 EDT
Apache plume is a native shrub that requires little water once established… - Shrubs For Water Conservation - Drought Tolerant Shrubs - Xeriscapin…Created: 2009-08-12 @ 21:50:36 EDT Updated: 2009-08-12 @ 23:18:02 EDT
As drought hits areas and forces water conservation to become a reality, many people look for ways to use less water in their gardens. One way is to choose shrubs that are drought tolerant… - Kinnickinnick - Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi - Shrubs For Water Conservat…Created: 2009-08-12 @ 21:45:34 EDT Updated: 2009-08-12 @ 22:53:26 EDT
Kinnickinnick is a short drought tolerant shrub with edible berries… - Rose of Sharon - Hibiscus Syriacus - Shrubs For Water Conservation -…Created: 2009-08-12 @ 21:44:47 EDT Updated: 2009-08-12 @ 22:49:56 EDT
Rose of Sharon will conserve some water in the garden… - Austrian Copper Rose - Rosa Foetida Bicolor - Shrubs For Water Conse…Created: 2009-08-12 @ 21:44:18 EDT Updated: 2009-08-12 @ 22:53:54 EDT
Austrian copper rose is a shrub that can be used in water conservation gardens. It has coppery-red and yellow blossoms… - Hardiness Zone 1 Trees and Shrubs - Suggestions for Hardiness Zone 1…Created: 2009-08-05 @ 00:53:30 EDT Updated: 2009-08-05 @ 01:13:09 EDT
Not many plants will grow in USDA hardiness zone 1. The average minimum temperature in this zone is -50F and below. These are some of the few trees and shrubs that will grow in these areas… - Paperbark Cherry - Prunus Serrula - Growing Paperbark CherryCreated: 2009-07-14 @ 03:32:10 EDT
Paperbark cherry is best known for its stunning bark. The dark coppery peeling bark is actually a plastic film! It works quite well for winter interest… - Jacaranda - Growing Jacaranda MimosifoliaUpdated: 2009-12-01 @ 17:15:26 EST
The jacaranda tree is a tropical beauty with its clusters of fragrant, purple, trumpet-shaped blooms. It makes an excellent shade or street tree… - Tree and Shrub Catalogs - How to Order Tree and Shrub Catalogs…Updated: 2009-11-04 @ 03:11:21 EST
Why should you order from a catalog instead of just heading over to your local nursery? Selection. Many nurseries are only able to stock a certain number of varieties of trees and shrubs due to t… - Carob - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Carob…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:41:16 EDT
Carob is a tropical fruit that is often used as a substitute for chocolate… - Mango - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Mango…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:41:07 EDT
The mango is likely the most popular fruit in the world… - Coffee Tree - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Coffee Tree…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:40:57 EDT
Coffee trees produce the second largest commodity product in the world… - Acerola - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Acerola…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:40:32 EDT
Acerola is a good source of Vitamin C… - Ackee - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Ackee…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:40:22 EDT
The ackee is said to have a flavor that is a little like eggs and nuts… - Bilimbi - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Bilimbi…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:40:06 EDT
Bilimbi is closely related to carambola, the star fruit… - Black Sapote - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Black Sapote…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:39:55 EDT
Black sapote is also called "chocolate pudding fruit" because of its taste and appearance… - Brazilian Cherry - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Brazilia…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:39:45 EDT
The Brazilian cherry is grown almost exclusively in the Americas… - Breadfruit - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Breadfruit…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:39:34 EDT
The breadfruit is a staple of the Polynesian diet… - Cacao - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Cacao…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:39:18 EDT
Cacao is the source of a favorite food for many - chocolate… - Carambola - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Carambola…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:39:04 EDT
The carambola also called "star fruit" due to its shape… - Cashew Apple - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Cashew Apple…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:38:55 EDT
The cashew apple is not a true fruit. The actual fruit is the gray nut on top… - Cherimoya - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Cherimoya…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:38:09 EDT
Cherimoya was named by Mark Twain as "the most delicious fruit known to men."… - Citrus Fruit - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Citrus Fruit…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:38:00 EDT
Citrus fruit comes in many different shapes and sizes… - Coconut - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Coconut…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:37:51 EDT
Coconut is one of the most familiar tropical fruits… - Custard Apple - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Custard App…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:37:41 EDT
The name custard apple is used for several related fruits. … - Date Palm - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Date Palm…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:37:31 EDT
Dates can be eaten fresh or made into pastes, juices and syrups… - Dragon Fruit - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Dragon Fruit…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:37:22 EDT
Dragon fruit flesh can be bright white or deep magenta… - Durian - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Durian…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:37:13 EDT
Durian is known as the "king of fruits"… - Feijoa - Pineapple Guava - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of …Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:37:04 EDT
Feijoa is also known as pineapple guava… - Fig Tree - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Fig Tree…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:36:55 EDT
The fig tree is one of the oldest cultivated fruit trees - over 5000 years… - Finger Bananas - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Finger Ban…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:36:46 EDT
Finger bananas are about the size of your thumb and sweeter than standard bananas… - Fuchsia Fruit - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Fuchsia Fru…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:36:37 EDT
Fuchsia berries are edible and used in jams… - Grosella - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Grosella…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:35:25 EDT
The grosella fruits are generally too sour to eat, but can be cooked… - Guanabana - Soursop - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Guana…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:35:15 EDT
Guanabana is also called soursop. It is related to the cherimoya, custard apple, and sweetsop… - Guava - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Guava…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:35:06 EDT
Guava is one of the most commonly cultivated fruits in the world… - Jaboticaba - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Jaboticaba…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:34:57 EDT
The jaboticaba is eaten fresh or made into jellies, jams, and juices… - Jackfruit - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Jackfruit…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:34:47 EDT
The jackfruit is the largest edible tree fruit in the world… - Jujube - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Jujube…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:34:37 EDT
Jujube can have a taste similar to apples or dates, depending on how ripe they are… - Kiwi Fruit - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Kiwi Fruit…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:34:27 EDT
Kiwi fruit are a good source of nutrients, being high in Vitamins A,C,and E… - Longan - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Longan…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:34:15 EDT
Longan is also called dragon's eye because of the white pulp and single black seed… - Loquat - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Loquat…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:34:04 EDT
Loquats grow in clusters of 4-30 fruits… - Lychee - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Lychee…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:33:55 EDT
Lychee has a red skin that is easily removed, revealing white pulp inside… - Mamey - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Mamey…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:33:46 EDT
The orange pulp of the mamey has a strong, pleasant smell and tastes like apricots or berries… - Mangosteen - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Mangosteen…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:33:37 EDT
Mangosteen is called the "Queen of Fruits"… - Marang - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Marang…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:33:27 EDT
The marang is related to the breadfruit and jackfruit… - Miracle Fruit - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Miracle Fru…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:33:16 EDT
Miracle Fruit is popular for the way it makes sour foods taste sweet… - Monstera - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Monstera…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:33:06 EDT
Monstera has a flavor described as a combination of banana, pineapple and mango… - Mysore Raspberry - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Mysore R…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:32:54 EDT
Mysore raspberry is a tropical raspberry that is able to grow in higher heats than the common raspberry… - Natal Plum - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Natal Plum…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:32:44 EDT
The natal plum can be made into jams and jellies… - Noni - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Noni…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:32:34 EDT
Noni fruit is said to have many medicinal benefits… - Papaya - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Papaya…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:32:26 EDT
Papaya comes in 2 kinds - Hawaiian and Mexican… - Passion Fruit - Passionfruit - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:32:16 EDT
Passion Fruit has two varieties - purple and yellow. The yellow variety is called lilikoi in Hawaii… - Pepino - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Pepino…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:31:23 EDT
Pepino is related to tomatoes, potatoes, peppers and tamarillo… - Pineapple - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Pineapple…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:31:12 EDT
The pineapple, up to 12" long, is what is called a multiple or compound fruit… - Plantain - Banana - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Plantai…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:31:01 EDT
The plantain is much starchier than the standard banana and is used in cooking. … - Pomegranate Fruit - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Pomegra…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:30:52 EDT
The pomegranate is known for its nutritional and medicinal properties. … - Rambutan - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Rambutan…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:30:44 EDT
Rambutans are red and covered in soft, hairy spines… - Rose Apple - Malay Apple - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of …Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:30:34 EDT
Rose apples are red and bell-shaped with white flesh… - Salak - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Salak…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:30:25 EDT
Salak is also known as the "snake fruit" because of the appearance of its skin… - Santol - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Santol…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:30:14 EDT
The santol is eaten fresh, candied, or made into alcohol… - Sapodilla - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Sapodilla…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:29:48 EDT
Sapodilla tastes like a mix of brown sugar and root beer… - Star Apple - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Star Apple…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:29:40 EDT
Star apples have a core that looks like a star when cut… - Sweetsop - Sugar Apple - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Sw…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:29:27 EDT
Sweetsop is also called the sugar apple… - Tamarillo - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Tamarillo…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:29:15 EDT
Tamarillo is known as the tree tomato - what you will get if you order one from those ads… - Tamarind - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Tamarind…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:29:06 EDT
Tamarind is usually used as a flavoring for drinks and desserts. … - Acai - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Acai…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:28:54 EDT
Acai juice and pulp is becoming a popular ingredients in health and diet products. … - Banana - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Banana…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:28:42 EDT
The banana is one of the most common fruits grown in the world… - Kei Apple - Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery - Photo of Kei Apple…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 02:28:28 EDT
Kei apple is an African fruit that is a great source of Vitamin C… - Eastern Redcedar - Christmas Trees - Photo of Eastern Redcedar…Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 20:18:39 EDT
Eastern Redcedar (Juniperus virginiana) are usually found at "cut your own Christmas tree farms"… - Planting Bare Root Tree Seedlings - Learn How to Correctly Plant Bar…Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 20:03:07 EDT
Whether you started the tree from seed yourself, picked one up at an event like Arbor Day, or ordered it from a catalog, it's important to make sure you give your bare root tree seedling the right … - Choosing Trees and Shrubs - Before You Plant - What Trees and Shrubs…Updated: 2009-08-31 @ 19:41:53 EDT
Trees and shrubs can evoke many memories and emotions. Whether you remember the joy of picking nectarines, the heady aroma of blooming lilacs, or a swing in a majestic oak, trees and shrubs affect… - Banana Tree - Musa Spp. - Growing a Banana TreeUpdated: 2009-08-25 @ 07:51:11 EDT
Banana trees are one of the common trees that come to mind when dreaming of the tropics. However, did you know that it's not really a tree? It is actually the world's largest herb. Still, due to… - Stone Fruit - Tree and Shrub Glossary - Definition of Stone FruitUpdated: 2009-08-12 @ 23:48:19 EDT
Tree and Shrub Glossary - Definition of Stone Fruit… - Tropical Fruit - Photos of Tropical FruitUpdated: 2009-03-22 @ 15:07:10 EDT
A whimsical photo journey through the wonderful world of tropical fruits. From açaí to tamarind, there's sure to be a fruit for everyone. … - Christmas Tree Choices - Photo Gallery of Christmas Tree Choices…Updated: 2008-12-09 @ 02:14:26 EST
From Noble firs to Scotch pines, there are many choices available in real Christmas trees. Each species offers a different shape, needle longevity, and branch strength. Make sure you are getting …