Welcome to The Living
Garden: Wonders of Trees
and Flowers
Dive into the magnificent world of flora, home to over 390,900
documented plant species. Trees and flowers aren't just beautiful4
they're the vital pillars supporting 80% of all terrestrial biodiversity,
creating the foundation for life on Earth as we know it.
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Into the Canopy:
Magnificent Trees from
Around the Globe
From the ancient Methuselah bristlecone pine at 4,850 years old to
the lightning-fast Empress tree growing 15 feet annually, trees
captivate us with their remarkable diversity and resilience.
Baobab
Africa's iconic "upside-down tree" with massive trunks
that store water, some living over 2,000 years
Giant Sequoia
Earth's largest trees by volume, reaching heights of 300
feet with trunks 30 feet wide
Sakura
Japan's beloved cherry trees with ephemeral spring
blossoms that symbolize life's beautiful impermanence
Rainbow Eucalyptus
Nature's painted masterpiece with multicolored bark in
brilliant hues of green, blue, orange and purple
Blossoms & Beyond: Unique and Rare Flowers
Rainforests harbor an astonishing 60% of all flowering plants, including some of Earth's most extraordinary blooms.
Many rare species depend on specialized relationships with pollinators that have evolved over millions of years.
Ghost Orchid
This ethereal white flower appears
to float in mid-air, lacking leaves
and growing only in Florida's
remote swamps and Cuba. With
fewer than 2,000 plants
remaining, each bloom is a rare
spectacle.
Jade Vine
Featuring an otherworldly blue-
green color rarely seen in nature,
this endangered Philippine
rainforest treasure evolved to be
pollinated by bats rather than
insects or birds.
Franklin Tree
Discovered in 1765 and extinct in
the wild since 1803, this camellia
relative with fragrant white
blooms survives only through
cultivation, a living ghost from
America's past.
Grow and Connect: Resources, Guides, and
Community
Transform your space into a haven for biodiversity with our expertly curated resources. Whether you have acres of land
or just a balcony, you can make a difference by planting native species that support local ecosystems.
DIY Planting Guides
Step-by-step instructions for creating
thriving gardens in any environment,
from apartments to suburban yards
Native Species Directory
Comprehensive database of US native
plants organized by region, growing
conditions, and benefits to wildlife
Community Forums
Connect with fellow enthusiasts to
share photos, trade growing tips, and
celebrate your gardening successes
Citizen Science
Join projects like iNaturalist and
Project BudBurst to help scientists
track plant health and biodiversity
