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Associated Press
5 days ago
- General
- Associated Press
Basswood Tree Recognized as a 'Plant of CARE' by The Wright Scoop
'Basswood, also known as linden,' says Glen Allen-based The Wright Scoop – Sylvia Hoehns Wright, 'is a plant recognized to enable eco-sustainable urban and suburban landscapes as well as larger spaces. As a result, I am recognizing it as a 'plant of CARE'.' As a deciduous tree native to North America, particularly the eastern regions, basswood is valued for its lightweight, workable wood, which is used in various applications, including musical instruments and carvings. A popular choice for landscaping due to its attractive appearance and shade, its flowers are a valuable source of nectar for bees, producing a distinctive, gourmet honey. Basswood's soft, even grain also makes it ideal for carving, turning and other woodworking projects. Its inner bark fibers can be processed into strong rope and twine. From an ecological perspective, basswood flowers are a vital source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. In fact, the tree provides shelter and food for various birds, insects and animals as well as plants such as woodpeckers, beetles or mistletoe. Identified remarkable by the Remarkable Trees of Virginia Project, such a tree is located on Wright's family properties. It is one of the state of Virginia's largest, oldest, most historic, beautiful and beloved trees. Landscape Gardens of CARE 'Eco-sustainable spaces,' says Wright, 'are not simply a result of lifestyle choices but reflect how we feel about the environment. While keeping it simple (as in simple living) is the name of the game, there is a more important underlying factor—a commitment to ultimate greening: providing for the present without sacrificing the future. Basswood trees flourish naturalized in almost any nationwide landscape and through their vibrant color and sustainability are recognized to inspire people to become people who CARE—have a perspective of conservation, advocacy, recovery and eco-efficiency.' Plants of CARE, Plant Recognition Program Whether an experienced landscape professional or novice homeowner, Wright's advocacy challenges all to not simply identify plants that survive but thrive—and then, to create landscapes from a sustainable point of view, seeking to reduce their carbon footprint as well as feed their family pesticide-free produce. 'For,' says Wright, 'any style landscape should not simply reflect traditional design concepts but be a result of the right plant, installed in the right place at the right (optimal) planting season—creating a legacy of green, healthier urban and suburban communities. The challenge is to create landscapes from a 'waste not and want not' ecological commitment to become caretakers for the environmental community.' As a hands-on landscape gardener who has participated in nationwide regional plant testing, Wright gained familiarity with programs such as the 'Southern Living Plant Collection,' 'Proven Winners,' 'Plants That Work' and many more. Still, while such plant materials have proven to enable landscape gardens, a plant of CARE is spotlighted by Wright for its ability to inspire people to CARE—have a perspective of conservation, advocacy, recovery and eco-efficiency. To ongoingly encourage all to 'dig in the dirt,' a 'plant of CARE' is recognized quarterly. About The Wright Scoop – Sylvia Hoehns Wright A graduate of the Virginia Natural Resource Leadership Institute program and a recipient of the 'Turning America from Eco-weak to Eco-chic' award, The Wright Scoop – Sylvia Hoehns Wright urges all to keep America beautiful and become people who CARE—have a perspective of conservation, accountability, recovery and eco-efficiency. To inspire others, she offers one-on-one consulting, speeches and workshops and has published a series of more information, visit email [email protected] or follow her activities on social media through Facebook group The Wright Scoop or @WrightScoop on Twitter/X. Media Contact Sylvia Hoehns Wright [email protected] ### SOURCE: The Wright Scoop – Sylvia Hoehns Wright Copyright 2025 EZ Newswire
Global News
23-06-2025
- Business
- Global News
June 28
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Associated Press
06-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Associated Press
8 new varieties of rose bush to choose from as a Mother's Day gift
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Mother's Day is coming, and the flower and candy ads are everywhere. There's nothing wrong with either, of course, but both are fleeting. Instead of gifting your mom a bouquet of roses this year, why not give her a plant that will provide blossoms -- and joy -- for years to come? And if you really want to be her favorite, offer to plant it for her , too (a box of that fleeting candy wouldn't hurt, either.) Here are eight newly developed rose varieties introduced to the market for the first time this spring, and the brands that grow them for our gardens: Loves Me, Loves Me Not (Star Roses) This hybrid tea rose puts forth large, 5-inch blooms with up to 250 deep-pink petals apiece. Highly fragrant with a scent reminiscent of lilacs, pineapples and gardenias, the upright, shrubby plant grows to 5 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide in zones 5-11. Winning Streak (Star Roses) Yellow-striped, cherry-red and fuchsia petals are strikingly set against dark green leaves on this rounded, bushy and compact floribunda. Expect it to grow 2 feet tall and wide in zones 6-11. True Devotion (True Bloom Roses) Grow this disease-resistant climbing hybrid tea rose against a wall or up an arbor or trellis. Each of its 3 ½-inch, strongly scented flowers is packed with more than 50 light pink petals set against light green foliage. Reaches 7 feet tall and 3 feet wide in zones 5-10. Candy Cream (Altman Plants) Pink-and-white striped, self-cleaning, double-blossomed roses will bloom all season long on this compact groundcover rose. Suited for smaller spaces (even containers) and offering excellent disease resistance, the vigorous bloomer grows to 2 feet tall and wide in zones 5-10. Flavorette Pear'd (Proven Winners Color Choice) This fragrant, edible rose is as much a culinary herb as it is a garden specimen. Its pear-flavored, pale pink, semi-double petaled blossoms are held upright on sturdy, disease-resistant plants that reach 3-4 feet tall and wide in zones 4-8. Oso Easy En Fuego (Proven Winners Color Choice) Large, eye-catching roses emerge yellow and red, then open to reveal a burst of electric orange. Glossy green leaves create a lovely backdrop on the disease-resistant, heat-tolerant plant that blooms from summer to frost. Expect it to grow to 3-4 feet tall and 3 feet wide in zones 4-9. Campfire Floribunda Rose (Jackson & Perkins) Part of the Canadian Artist Series, this cold-hardy floribunda provides a multicolor display. Red and yellow buds open into deep, rose-edged, golden yellow flowers that mature to pink and ultimately cream. The low-maintenance, 6-foot-tall by 3-foot-wide plant is suitable for beds, borders and containers in zones 3 to 9. Lemon Burst Floribunda Rose (Jackson & Perkins) Cupped, ruffled, yellow roses with up to 100 petals each exude a light, fruity fragrance and provide long-lasting color to beds, borders and containers. Set against glossy green foliage, its old-fashioned, 3-inch flowers rise from bushy, upright plants with a slightly spreading habit. The disease-resistant plants grow to 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide in zones 5-9. ___ Jessica Damiano writes weekly gardening columns for the AP and publishes the award-winning Weekly Dirt Newsletter. You can sign up here for weekly gardening tips and advice. ___ For more AP gardening stories, go to .
The Independent
06-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Independent
8 new varieties of rose bush to choose from as a Mother's Day gift
Mother's Day is coming, and the flower and candy ads are everywhere. There's nothing wrong with either, of course, but both are fleeting. Instead of gifting your mom a bouquet of roses this year, why not give her a plant that will provide blossoms -- and joy -- for years to come? And if you really want to be her favorite, offer to plant it for her, too (a box of that fleeting candy wouldn't hurt, either.) Here are eight newly developed rose varieties introduced to the market for the first time this spring, and the brands that grow them for our gardens: Loves Me, Loves Me Not (Star Roses) This hybrid tea rose puts forth large, 5-inch blooms with up to 250 deep-pink petals apiece. Highly fragrant with a scent reminiscent of lilacs, pineapples and gardenias, the upright, shrubby plant grows to 5 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide in zones 5-11. Winning Streak (Star Roses) Yellow-striped, cherry-red and fuchsia petals are strikingly set against dark green leaves on this rounded, bushy and compact floribunda. Expect it to grow 2 feet tall and wide in zones 6-11. True Devotion (True Bloom Roses) Grow this disease-resistant climbing hybrid tea rose against a wall or up an arbor or trellis. Each of its 3 ½-inch, strongly scented flowers is packed with more than 50 light pink petals set against light green foliage. Reaches 7 feet tall and 3 feet wide in zones 5-10. Candy Cream (Altman Plants) Pink-and-white striped, self-cleaning, double-blossomed roses will bloom all season long on this compact groundcover rose. Suited for smaller spaces (even containers) and offering excellent disease resistance, the vigorous bloomer grows to 2 feet tall and wide in zones 5-10. Flavorette Pear'd (Proven Winners Color Choice) This fragrant, edible rose is as much a culinary herb as it is a garden specimen. Its pear-flavored, pale pink, semi-double petaled blossoms are held upright on sturdy, disease-resistant plants that reach 3-4 feet tall and wide in zones 4-8. Oso Easy En Fuego (Proven Winners Color Choice) Large, eye-catching roses emerge yellow and red, then open to reveal a burst of electric orange. Glossy green leaves create a lovely backdrop on the disease-resistant, heat-tolerant plant that blooms from summer to frost. Expect it to grow to 3-4 feet tall and 3 feet wide in zones 4-9. Campfire Floribunda Rose (Jackson & Perkins) Part of the Canadian Artist Series, this cold-hardy floribunda provides a multicolor display. Red and yellow buds open into deep, rose-edged, golden yellow flowers that mature to pink and ultimately cream. The low-maintenance, 6-foot-tall by 3-foot-wide plant is suitable for beds, borders and containers in zones 3 to 9. Lemon Burst Floribunda Rose (Jackson & Perkins) Cupped, ruffled, yellow roses with up to 100 petals each exude a light, fruity fragrance and provide long-lasting color to beds, borders and containers. Set against glossy green foliage, its old-fashioned, 3-inch flowers rise from bushy, upright plants with a slightly spreading habit. The disease-resistant plants grow to 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide in zones 5-9. ___ Jessica Damiano writes weekly gardening columns for the AP and publishes the award-winning Weekly Dirt Newsletter. You can sign up here for weekly gardening tips and advice. ___
Global News
05-05-2025
- Business
- Global News
May 10
Bring vibrant, flowering annuals, perennials, and shrubs to your garden with Proven Winners. Proven Winners are a world-wide plant company and a brand that gardener's trust. When you grow Proven Winners, you're growing a garden trialed and tested by experienced growers around the world, to ensure your garden is vibrant and healthy. Join Meryl Coombs, this Saturday at noon on Talk to the Experts, where we talk with the experienced growers at Proven Winners and learn more about the latest research to help your gardens grow.
