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Bonsai Styles
Bonsai styles can be grouped in many ways. Five basic forms derive their names from the tree’s angle of growth from a container and provide a common starting point for exploring styles.
By BBG Staff -
Native Witch-Hazel
Witch-hazels flower when few other plants do, and there are two native species that make wonderful garden shrubs.
By Mariellé Anzelone -
Red Sorrel
Grow this mallow family member in your garden and use its unusual seedpods to make a tasty Caribbean beverage.
By Scott D. Appell -
Rose Hips: Behold the Fruit of the Rose Plant
Roses are famous for their blooms, but they also produce fruits! They may be round or bottle-shaped, smooth or prickly, orange, red, or even black.
By Sarah Owens -
Ceropegias: Succulent Vines That Bloom Indoors
Easy to grow and propagate, this genus of succulent vine thrives indoors and often produces wonderful blooms.
By Sage Reynolds
