Word of the Week: Vernalization
Vernalization: In some species, flowers are formed in spring as a result of the plant […] being given a cold treatment, close to or at freezing…
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Word of the Week: Torose
Torose: Cylindrical with alternate swellings and contractions.* The Japanese pagoda trees (Sophora japonica) in the garden are covered with their characteristic torose pods. *Harris, J.G.,…
Word of the Week: Anthocyanic
Anthocyanic: Containing anthocyanin pigments.* Anthocyanins give plants their purple, blue, and scarlet colours. They are responsible for the vibrant reds and purples we see in…
TBG Book Club
Come join our friendly group the last Wednesday of every month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Weston Family Library. Attending the book club…
About the Library
Collections: Historical collection containing both first editions and reprints or facsimiles of gardening and other horticulture books. Periodicals as well as current year periodical issues….