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polygamodioecious: plant species having male and female reproductive organs on different individual plants along with bisexual (perfect) flowers on each plant
In the broadest sense, the majority of plants are monoecious... The remainder mainly fall into two categories, the dioecious and the polygamodioecious (also polygamous).
The more a gardener knows about plants and how they grow, the more likely she is to have a successful garden. In Plant Science for Gardeners: Essentials for Growing Better Plants, author Robert Pavlis explains the underlying science of how plants grow and how to use this knowledge to grow strong and healthy plants.
Vegetable gardening information and events for November 2022
Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
This native perennial of floodplain and mesic slope forests, open woodlands, and stream banks has much to recommend it. Eastern Blue-star is easy to maintain and has showy blue blooms in the spring and attractive foliage color in the fall.
Featured Glossary word: Follicle
We’ve all heard of spring cleaning, but now that nighttime temperatures are dropping into the 40s and lower, we need to think about fall cleaning for our tropical plants. If you’re a houseplant enthusiast, one of the biggest advantages of living in North Virginia is that our summer months boast ideal conditions for growing houseplants outside. However, now that it’s time to bring in and protect these tender plants from winter weather, there are a few things you can do to ensure an easy transition to your home or greenhouse.
Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
Oakleaf hydrangea may not be indigenous to the Mid-Atlantic Region but this southern native can still be at home in local landscapes unless deer are frequent visitors. In late spring, white flowers bloom in showy pyramidal panicles and turn shades of pink as they age in summer. Each shrub’s large, oak-like leaves display a variety of brilliant colors in fall.
Featured Glossary word: Peduncle
