The Refresh series for 2021 ends here, but it may be back next year!
Refresh: Peonies
To learn more about these magnificent blooms, visit our post on Peonies. Photos taken in 2021
Refresh: Lavender
To learn more about these fragrant flowers, visit our post on Lavender. Photos taken in 2021
Refresh: Crimson Bottlebrush
To learn more about these vivid bee-attracting flowers, visit our post on Crimson Bottlebrush. Photos taken in 2021
Refresh: Roses [Pt. 2]
To learn more about these vibrant flowering shrubs, visit our post on Roses. Photos taken in 2021
Refresh: Roses [Pt. 1]
To learn more about these elegant pastel flowers, visit our post on Roses. Photos taken in 2021
Refresh: Crapemyrtles
To learn more about these vibrant flowering trees, visit our post on Crapemyrtles.
Jerusalem Sage
Phlomis fruticosa features chandelier-like flowers and fuzzy leaves.
Refresh: Hydrangeas
To learn more about these gorgeous pastel blooms, visit our post on Hydrangeas. Photos taken in 2021
Oleander
Beautiful but deadly, Nerium oleander can kill humans and animals when ingested.
Japanese Maple Tree
Known to be a "must-have" plant, Acer palmatum can even be made into a delicacy.
Crapemyrtles
Lagerstoemia not only blooms in vivid red, pinks, and purples but also lasts until autumn.
Roses
The sweetly-scented flowers of the genus Rosa are famous worldwide for their association with love and beauty.
Lavender
With a sweet fragrance, Lavandula can even be used to flavor ice cream!
Oriental Arborvitae
The symmetrical Platycladus orientalis is known as the "tree of life" (and for good reasons).
Peonies
Imperial palaces, Memorial Day, courage and honor -- these are just a few things Paeonia's gorgeous flowers bring to mind.
Maple Trees
The seeds of Acer trees spin like helicopters when they fall to the ground in autumn.
Himalayan Blackberry
Though covered in thorns, Rubus armeniacus produces tasty berries in the summer.
Ten Thousand Wildflowers 