Category Archives: Flowers

Bearded Iris

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Anne

When I was a little girl, we had bearded iris plants growing in our yard.  The flowers happened to be a deep shade of purple, and influenced me to choose purple as my favorite color. For some reason this was … Continue reading →

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Powdery Mildew

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Anne

If you see a white, powdery-like substance on a plant, it may be powdery mildew. Powdery mildew is a fungus, and the white substance is composed of tiny white spores. You can see them with an eye loupe or a microscope. This … Continue reading →

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California Poppy

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Anne

In 4th grade, students study California history and learn about its state flower, the California Poppy. As a kid I picked a bouquet and put it in a vase. I was intrigued that the flowers closed at night and opened … Continue reading →

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Camellias in December?

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Anne

If you’re puzzled to see camellias blooming at this time of year, allow me to introduce you to the Sasanqua camellia. This species of camellia blooms during fall and winter, instead of the traditional spring when other camellias are in … Continue reading →

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