Showing posts with label test your botanical knowledge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label test your botanical knowledge. Show all posts

Saturday, March 29, 2008

Cotyledon tomentosa/Bear's Paw

Upon inspection, I noticed my bear's paw (kitten paw) not doing so well and went searching the internet for info when I found this beautiful site of succulents.
(Click under the large photo for ID box.)

preview has Cotyledon information.  Have fun. Peruse the whole preview.

Test Your Botanical Knowledge
This plant mimics pebbles or stones.

Friday, January 18, 2008

Sansevieria

I bought it because it was huge.


Test Your Botanical Knowledge
Pink, white, purple seemingly winged blossoms above a  rosette of patterened leaves of this hardy plant can bloom, depending on variety, fall through spring. However we are most familiar with the hot house variety.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Scallops With Linguini

and shrimp sauce served with Parmesan toast was the results of Chef Roger's inspiration. He can make that again!



Test Your Botanical Knowledge
Two foot long, broad, glossy, evergreen leaves of this plant are hardy to zone 7 and is a favorite of flower arrangers. Used in the shade in mild areas and indoors as a carefree plant, otherwise.
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Ordinary Miracle

Friday, November 2, 2007

Baking


Nothing is better in the fall than warming up the kitchen by baking a tasty treat.

Test Your Botanical Knowledge
This native small tree/large shrub has leafless gray branches covered in red berries during winter providing food for wildlife.
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