Month: November 2015

Rare & Unusual Tropical Trees & Plants, Flowering, Fruit, Native, Palm, Bamboo, Heliconia, Hummingbird, Butterfly

Grow Your Own Chanel

It has been three years since the Ylang-Ylang Tree was mentioned in this space. Its importance in human society makes the holiday season a perfect time to repeat the story of this special tree: “If you haven’t discovered the source of Chanel No. 5 perfume, allow us to introduce you to the Ylang-Ylang Tree. Native…
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November 27, 2015 0

Happy Thanksgiving

We at Richard Lyons Nursery wish one and all a very happy Thanksgiving. We are closed today and we will reopen tomorrow and be open this weekend as usual.


November 26, 2015 0

Another Update to the Sad Story of Citrus

Richard Lyons’ Nursery has tried to keep readers abreast of developments with respect to the health of citrus in Florida. We’re sorry to report that the latest information from the state’s Department of Agriculture, as well as industry sources, is not encouraging. On November 12, the Florida Senate Agriculture Committee met in Sebring to discuss…
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November 13, 2015 0