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Hope of Spring: Blush, Rosea, & Pink Icicles
Scilla bifolia 'Rosea' (Alpine Squill) Botanical name origins are intriguing to say the least. After all, there must be a story behind...
Meenal Harankhedkar, Director of Horticulture
Mar 11, 20222 min read
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"Wych" Hazel
Witch Hazels are versatile plants, a must for Mid-Atlantic landscapes, offering stunning choices between native and exotic hybrids with...
London Town
Mar 1, 20222 min read
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Vernal Crocus
Crocus in various shades In winter, even the smallest sign of spring is a burst of warmth. This week at London Town, we found spring...
London Town
Feb 22, 20221 min read
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"Basic" Gardens
Harmonious and sustainable landscape designs are possible when plant choices are kept simple. Pairing plants that share similar needs for...
London Town
Feb 11, 20221 min read
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Companion Plants Thrive Together
Upper row from left to right: Magnolias, Native Azaleas, and Cornus sp. (Dogwoods) - great companion upper canopy plants. Lower row from...
London Town
Feb 4, 20222 min read
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Allelopath: Chemical Competition!
Magnolia Survival of species is much higher when defense mechanisms are unique and enhanced in a plant. Most obvious defense mechanisms...
London Town
Jan 28, 20222 min read
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Flowers for All Seasons
London Town's gardens, a true four-season garden, has different blooms every month. It was designed in a way that there would be no...
London Town
Jan 21, 20221 min read
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Garden for All Senses & Seasons
"In all places, then, and in all seasons, flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, teaching us, by most persuasive reasons, how...
London Town
Jan 18, 20221 min read
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Botanist's Lens: Fall Camellia Stalwarts
From upper left clockwise: 1. and 2. Tea Camellia (C. sinensis), 3. Camellia ‘Londontown Blush’, 4. Camellia sansanqua, 5. Camellia...
Meenal Harankhedkar, Director of Horticulture
Dec 3, 20212 min read
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Garden Trails of Camellias, Maples, & Dogwoods!
A true four seasons garden, London Town's gardens have trails laden with a diverse array of plant collections to enjoy between many...
London Town
Nov 22, 20211 min read
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An Autumn Moon, Winter's Rose, & Many Shades of Ochre
A continued spell of warm weather this week has slowly brought out the many shades of fall, that often get sped fast due to a cold front....
London Town
Nov 12, 20211 min read
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Pollinator Pathways, One Berm at a Time!
Pollinator love Gardens help mind and body restore, connect and unite with nature. People and gardens connect in many ways. What appeals...
London Town
Nov 5, 20211 min read
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Botanist's Lens: Cypress in Swamp Land!
The knees of a Bald Cypress when the Dell is dry. Shown with a Snake's Head Fritillary Amongst the diverse collections of London Town...
London Town
Nov 1, 20212 min read
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Botanist's Lens: Woods of Warm Colors
“Wild is the music of the autumnal winds amongst the faded woods.” - William Wordsworth Colors of the gardens in fall Hues of warm colors...
London Town
Oct 22, 20211 min read
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Botanist's Lens: Mums, A Bouquet of Flowers in a Single Blossom!
Mums Mums are the flavor of fall. From garden beds, to planters, to porch décor, mums can be found everywhere at this time. As simple as...
London Town
Oct 18, 20211 min read
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Botanist's Lens: Transient Veils of a Four Seasons Garden
London Town's gardens are true four seasons gardens, filled with unique artistic plants. Transient veils of unique collections, signaling...
London Town
Oct 8, 20211 min read
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Botanist's Lens: Good Time to Be on the Move in the Garden!
It is an excellent time to be on the move in the gardens. Fall and early winter are excellent to be on the move for the bare root trees,...
London Town
Oct 4, 20212 min read
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Botanist's Lens: Biodiversity of Plants
Biodiversity refers to the variety of plant and animal species living on Earth. According to The International Union for Conservation of...
London Town
Sep 17, 20211 min read
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Botanist's Lens: Seed to Soil, Sustainable Gardening One Step at a Time!
London Town's Fall Plant Sale is coming soon! The member and volunteer preview is Friday September 24th, 12 - 4pm, while Saturday,...
London Town
Sep 15, 20211 min read
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50th Anniversary Post: Our Favorite Botanist's Lens Posts!
In celebration of London Town’s 50th anniversary, we wanted to share 5 of our favorite Botanist’s Lens posts, penned by Director of...
London Town
Sep 7, 20212 min read
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