Mastering Horticulture

Fig. 1   Fern fronds A fern that has a flower is not a true fern and anything that resembles a flower on a fern is not a true flo...

Fig. 1   Hibotan:  Gymnocalycium mihanovichii var.friedrichii  Mutation happens when there is a sudden change in the DNA seq...

Fig. 1    The bizarre porcupine tomato ( Solanum pyracanthum ).  Ornamentally Odd When all the basic plants are in place in the ga...

Fig. 1    Aloe arborescens  (February 18, 2012 Pacific Grove, California) A. arborescens, also known as A. perfoliata var. arborescens i...

The Sempervivum arachnoideum is very unique succulent in that it has the appearance of an organized entanglement. If you are not familiar ...

Senecio spp.   'Oribi Gorge'  It has been my observation that the 'Oribi Gorge' , a succulent plant, has a very unique beha...

Agave applanata This plant grows very close to the ground until it starts to bolt.  Then it sends out its flower up high for everyone to se...

Senecio spp.   'Oribi Gorge' This is the flower of a succulent plant from the Senecio species.   Other plants under this family lo...

Seed head from Clematis 'Nelly Moser' After the colorful petals of the Clematis 'Nelly Moser' flowers have all fallen off...

Have a nice wonderful Sunday afternoon in your garden today!

Developing pear fruit. I was in my garden the other day and saw these tiny fruits.  They look dainty now but soon they can be up to one-pou...

Layers of peeling bark on a birch tree This is an interesting bark display on a birch tree which I see often as I walk to Starbucks on most...

Acer plamatum 'Bloodgood' Starting today I plan to post a 'HortiCOOLture' picture every Sunday.  This would be something ...