Plant Identification

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Oleander (Nerium oleander) is an evergreen shrub grown for its attractive leaves and abundant, whorled flowers. Some types of oleander shrubs can be pruned into small trees, but their natural growth pattern produces a mound of foliage … Read more

Celosia is a popular ornamental flower grown for its vividly colored plumes. But if you want to collect celosia seeds to grow new plants it helps to know what the seeds look like. This article provides an overview of celosia seed characteristics and how to identify harvest, and store them. An Overview of Celosia Seed … Read more

Wandering through the woods, you spot what appears to be a small, lumpy potato poking up from the leaf litter. Upon closer inspection, you realize it’s not a vegetable at all, but rather a fungus mimicking the appearance of a potato While edible wild mushrooms can be foraged if identified correctly, fungi that resemble potatoes … Read more

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Hostas are a popular perennial plant, prized for their beautiful foliage and ability to thrive in shade. Though hostas are typically propagated by division some gardeners enjoy growing hostas from seeds. However, many beginners wonder – what do hosta seeds look like? In this article we’ll cover everything you need to know about identifying collecting, … Read more

Wild harvesting and foraging are all the rage right now. One of the biggest challenges is correctly identifying elderberry plants, as they have several look-alikes. This overview will help you distinguish elderberries from their doppelgangers, focusing on their leaves, stems, berries, flowers, and growing habitats. Elderberries come from the Sambucus plant, with the most common … Read more

Saving seed from Bee Balm can be a tricky thing. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably followed some other guide and had disappointing results. Well, I’ve been saving this seed for over 5 years, and I will now share my process, tips, tricks and some other interesting finds about how to save Beebalm seed. The … Read more

A distinctive group of flowers with thin, flaccid flowers, Our poppies are a popular bunch. With most species flowering come early-summer, I thought now seemed like a good time to cover this attactive group. Remember, this post covers those most likely to be encountered in Northumberland and the wider North East. It isn’t exhaustive. What … Read more

Bringing Creepers to Life Exploring the Terrifying Possibilities Minecraft’s iconic creeper has terrified gamers for over a decade. With its distinctive green skin sinister vertical stance, and explosive tendencies, the creeper has become one of gaming’s most recognizable foes. But what if creepers weren’t confined to the blocky realms of Minecraft? What would these explosive … Read more

Elevate your garden with the vibrant Pink Ball Tree, a fast-growing beauty that attracts pollinators and provides shade! The Magnificent Pink Ball Tree A Guide to Growing and Caring for Dombeya wallichii The pink ball tree, scientifically known as Dombeya wallichii, is a stunning flowering plant that produces gorgeous spherical pink blooms resembling fluffy balls. … Read more