Do You Know Your Rhodie? Azalea vs. Rhododendron

All azaleas are rhododendrons, but not all rhodies are azaleas. And not all small leaved rhodies are azaleas either. Rhododendron is a huge genus (group of species) that has over a thousand species in the wild, and there are also thousands of varieties developed by horticulturalists. Many of these species are tropical…

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How Primroses Avoid Incest!

Spring is here and gardeners all over Delaware County are very busy. Here at Root to Shoot we’ve been enjoying the beautiful weather as we work, and I’ve been waiting for a rainy day to do a blog post. The weather has not cooperated until now, and with so many…

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