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Zinnia Fascination

The early 18th century was an age when global plant hunting and the study of botany was booming. In 1753, Johann Gottfried Zinn became director of the Botanic garden of the University of Gottingen. He is attributed to have successfully germinated seeds from Mexico sent to him by the German envoy at the time. TheContinue reading “Zinnia Fascination”

Royalty Crabapple

Tucked in the corner of our yard is this crabapple tree. This variety, called “Royalty” was very popular in the 1980’s, but has since gone out of favour because it is prone to disease, loosing its leaves in mid-summer due to apple scab. Sadly, it is arguably a failed cultivar, a result of breeding goneContinue reading “Royalty Crabapple”