The Royal Attraction of Neroli The twisted, thorny branches of the Bitter Orange, Citrus aurantium, produce leaves, fruit and blossoms used for centuries — native to regions from Asia to Africa to the Amazon, the tree enchanted European explorers and traders who...
I spent the weekend dirty. Filthy, actually. Sweaty and smelly. Covered in bruises and bites, scratches and scrapes. My legs now resemble those of a kid just bounding off the bus home from summer camp. Not sure if I’ll be able to squeeze in a manicure this week, so I...
Magnolias, the epitome of Southern charm, have a delicate crisp aroma that permeates the entire yard. Pollinated by beetles, they are older than bees, dating back 200 million years. It takes 15 years for the tree to produce flowers and they can live for 120...
Columbine is a native wildflower to North America and is in the same family as the buttercup. Its name comes from Latin meaning dove like (Columba) and eagle (Aquilegia its scientific name). Symbolism of the flower ranges from foolishness to seduction. It is that...
