The Allure of Roses
With about 150 species of wild roses and another 30,000 cultivated varieties, the first rose described for science – Rosa hilliae – was discovered in 1883 by Charles Leo Lesquereux, a paleobotanist. Lesquereux’s rose was initially found by geologists in samples collected in 1877 from the Colorado Florissant Fossil Beds. While that’s pretty impressive, roses…
Loma Vista Nursery Prepares for Spring
Preparing for the spring rush at Loma Vista Nursery is a lot like what you might see on a cable reality show. There never seems to be enough time to get it done but somehow it all comes together beautifully. “As soon as the weather breaks, we are off and running for the spring season.…
Why This Month is the Best Time to Plan the Garden of your Dreams
There’s nothing like the power of imagination – especially when you’re looking out the window at lingering snow patches, brown grass and bare trees. Early spring, while the landscape is still dormant, is a great time to plan your outdoor living spaces. After all, do you want to spend the peak of the season deciding…