What is Heather?

 

The names heath and heather are often used interchangeably. Although both are somewhat similar low evergreen shrubs of the Old World, heather has short, scale like, overlapping leaves and a profusion of long-lasting rosy flowers; the true heaths (genus Erica) have needlelike leaves and white, rose, or yellow flowers. Species of this large genus are characteristic of vast moor areas in W Europe and, especially, South Africa and the Mediterranean area.



Photo Gallery:


Heather photos


September 30, 2011 David Wilson's presentation

 


October 2010 - Grass presentation by Ewan MacKenzie


May 2010 - Yellow Point Cranberries & Hazelwood Herb Farm


April 2010 - Qualicum Beach - Helen Chesnut & Milner Gardens


Heather Sale March 2010


Ina MacDowell Heather garden at Sylvan United Church March 2010


Nanaimo Booth 2009


Dan Cooke's Garden in July 2009 Bench installedSeptember 2010


Salt Spring trip June 2009


 

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