Author: Emily Grice

Orchids are some of the most enchanting, versatile, and diverse plants on our planet. Treasured by gardeners, botanists, and florists alike for their captivating blooms and stunning scents, Orchids are sure to delight anyone who grows them, and enthral anyone who sees them. With so many different and unique varieties available, there is an Orchid…

Before winter kicks in, there is always the need to take a few steps to winterize your yard so that when spring comes, it will be tidy and fresh, ready for green grass and blooming flower weather. One of the most essential aspects of winterizing is the removal of fallen leaves. There are many ways…

Forsythia is a genus of deciduous shrub belonging to the olive family, Oleaceae. The genus contains eleven different species. Most are native to Asia, with the exception of a single European species. Forsythia is prized by gardeners for its bright yellow early springtime blooms which signal the arrival of warmer weather and sunnier days to come…

Freesias are fragrant, herbaceous perennials belonging to the Iridaceae family. Native to South Africa where they blossom in winter when the temperature cools and the rainy season begins. They are beloved by gardeners and florists alike for their vivid, colourful blooms and their longevity as cut flowers which give off their fresh and fruity perfume…

Sprawling apple orchards, their boughs laden with ruby and sage-hued fruits ripe for the picking, are a familiar autumnal sight for many of us. In fact, the apple is the most widely produced deciduous tree fruit in the world. But the apple offers us much more than just a healthy snack or a refreshing drink….

From popcorn to sweetcorn, tortillas to polenta, corn has been a familiar staple in our diets for millennia. Those shiny, sturdy yellow cobs shrouded in silky green leaves towering high above the ground are an unmistakable yet unremarkable sight throughout agricultural regions the world over. But within those green leaves lie a complex and fascinating…

A delicious food or a deadly poison? A magical totem or a medicinal marvel? The mushroom has occupied an often contradictory mix of obscure and mundane positions throughout history. Indispensable to ecosystems and fundamental to the evolution of all terrestrial life on earth, the mushroom is a truly remarkable feat of nature. Keep reading to…

The potato is known to most as a familiar, hearty, and humble comfort food. A somewhat uninspiring, yet omnipresent feature of millions of mealtimes around the world. But this modest root vegetable has a fascinating history, from ancient Andean civilisations to the International Space Station, the story of the potato is full of surprises! Here…

Sunflowers are some of the most dramatic and striking plants around. The crowning glory of any garden and a welcome sight in wildflower meadows, they signify the arrival of the long summer months, evoking positivity and warmth with their vivid sun-like appearance. But these fabulous flowers have much more to offer than their cheerful appearance…