The binomial (Genus + species) used for identifying all species, including plants, is very useful and clear. Each species can have only one scientific name, while many common names can be applied to it, often leading to confusion. For example, Philadelphus lewisii refers to Lewis’ mock orange, a lovely and fragrant shrub of the Hydrangea family […]
Archives for November 2012
Preparing for 2013
We packed the plants away this past week for the winter, covering and insulating many of them in windrows to protect them from the worst cold that winter may bring. 2012 has been a good year for native plant sales and we anticipate much more in 2013 and beyond. To prepare for that, we expanded […]