Blooming at the Gardens, Week of March 13th

Posted March 11, 2010 by Ellen Hertzman, Manager of Volunteer Experience

Freycinetia

This time of year, my house plants start sending out bright green leaves and cheery flowers. They recognize the longer, sunnier days and, since I don’t heat my house excessively, they revel in the warmth pouring through my south-facing windows. In the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory, the tropicals are responding to the same signals, with new growth and blossoms in plenty just now. A few tongue-twisters for you this week:
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