Step into a mysterious breath-taking world of lush and intriguing vegetation that will make anyone green with envy. Meet the elusive super Crazy Rich Plants of Singapore.
In case you've never heard of The Philadelphia Flower Show, it's one of the largest and longest running horticultural events in the world, dating back to 1829. The event showcases the best of the best in floral-scapes, landscape designs, bonsai gardens, plant varieties, sustainable practices, and an all-around crazy array of hanging gardens.
Cloning plants may sound a bit like creepy science, but it is a great way to get more of the plants that you love. Plant propagation is one of the most basic tools of a plant lover, and over time will save you lots of greenbacks. The methods are many, but if you are a beginner, cuttings take little to begin and is easy enough to try without harming your host plant. A great starter plant is Willow, both forgiving and strong. I used a corkscrew willow (salix matsudana 'golden curls') this spring, and now have a few dozen healthy saplings, waiting to be replanted later this year. Cuttings can be taken in late autumn to early spring. I chose spring, as it is when new shoots are...
