Flowers, florets of simple and complex forms. Flowers come in numerous shapes, sizes and color. Some that appear simple are sometimes multi-fold complex in t...

With her feet in the shade and tops in the sun, Clematis makes for a thriving queen for seasons to come.

Latin botanical names give insight into a plant's color or origin. But look at three different London Town plants (azalea, calycanthus, and

Check out some of the amazing flowers and plants blooming at London Town right now and be inspired to create your own May Basket

Today’s post might leave you torn between the petals of fancy and those of the woods, asking which one is more breathtaking?

Pollinator gardens are an oasis to the winged wonders, who often share a mutualistic relationship with the plants they rely on for their nutrition. As vital ...

'Snake's head', Fritillaria meleagris Spring is full of blossoms that have their best foot forward after a long dormant year. For some, the beautiful blooms ...

Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Bleeding hearts' flower Forest beds that are moist, damp and cool, by now are filled with dangling hearts, in the Pacific Northwest...

Magnolia stellata Magnolia blossoms have now completely filled up the upper canopy layers at London Town. The age of the Magnolia trees in the ground is appa...

Camellia 'Firefall' Tree canopies, ground covers, vistas, shrubs, planters, are all filing up with color and splendor at London Town, as an early Spring arri...

Petals make spring delightful and full of awe! One glance at any peaking flower bud, slowly revealing the petals, is a sure way to know the colors of the res...

Crocus Finding a blue or purple flower in nature is a treasure for most botanist. For it is claimed that there is no true blue color in nature. Most blues ar...

Tree Peony leaf buds Buds in botanical terms are embryonic tissues that are made up of new and actively growing cells. Simply put, buds are undeveloped plant...

Scilla bifolia 'rosea' - entire plant Scilla bifolia 'Rosea' is one of the earliest perennial bulbs that fills up the ornamental garden beds at London Town. ...

Crocus sps. Habit of a plant, number of plant parts, texture, preferred ecosystems and many other specifics are shared characteristics within plant family me...

Flowers of Galanthus sps. 'Snowdrops', 'Fair Maid of February' As early as February, there are subtle signs of spring in a much dormant woodland. A glimpse a...

Leaves, petals, stems, bark, buds, roots are all what one expects to see when you mention any plant form. But what if there weren't any roots to begin with? ...

'And into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul" ~ John Muir Conservation and preservation are crucial for all landscapes. John Muir, who is consi...

Gardens and goats? Well, that doesn’t go quite together, but invasive plants are always on demand on the menu for goats! In the Pacific Northwest, it is a ra...

"The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn" - Ralph Waldo Emerson New year, new beginnings, maybe small beginnings. Every beginning counts! Take an ...