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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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.
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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In southern Florida, October is the time of transition to the dry season. Exactly when that happens depends on the confluence of several factors. One sign is the weakening of showers and thunderstorms fed by the sea breeze in combination with the heating of the day. In contrast, dry season rainfall is almost always associated…
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The genus name is from the Ancient Greek meaning ‘A climbing plant’. Most of the species of this genus are found throughout the temperate regions of the world. One exception is Clematis smilacifolia. This Clematis is native to India and grows well in South Florida. It grows well on a trellis in full sun and…
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