Marigold
When I set out to learn more about Marigolds, I was surprised to find that the name refers to at least two different groups of annual plants. Though they are both in the family Asteraceae, they each belong to a different genus. The first, Pot Marigold, is of the genus Calendula. The other, which includes several species, is in the genus Tagetes. Both types answer to the same common name, but they are no

Gazania
  If you’re looking for a low maintenance flowering plant that has vivid, colorful blooms, you should check out Gazania. It has daisy-like flowers that come in a huge variety of colors. Though there are solid colors, most of them have multicolored petals surrounding a yellow center. Many Gazania flowers have a dark ring around the center, and some also have striped petals. Each flower is s

Feverfew
Years ago, I had frequent migraine headaches and somebody suggested I try taking Feverfew, as a natural remedy. After doing some research, I decided that I would continue taking medication purchased over the counter. The side effects from Feverfew sounded just as bad as my headaches! Not to mention that this is no quick fix, it has to be taken regularly for months before it helps, if it helps at all. Fever

Moss Rose
 Succulents are plants that have learned to survive in hot climates or salty areas by storing water in their fleshy leaves or stems. These plants do not all belong to the same family, in fact succulents can be found in more than sixty different plant families. If asked about succulents, cactus is the one most likely to come to mind. All cactus are succulents, but not all succulents are cactus. The non-cactus group includes aloe, sedum, jade plant, hens & chicks

Pinks
I call this plant Dianthus, but my neighbor calls it Pinks. We are both right. Dianthus is a genus which contains 300 species. Among those species are the flowers with the common names Carnation, Pink and Sweet William. Dianthus have been cultivated for hundreds of year and are mainly native to Europe and Asia. The name comes from the Greek words dios (god) and anthos (flower), or divine flower.