Ashley Scott
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Ashley Scott here! 🌿 I share tips, DIY projects, and inspiration for creating beautiful gardens. From beginner guides to expert advice on growing vegetables, herbs, and flowers, you'll find everything to make your garden thrive.
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20 Trees That Start with B
Trees do more than mark seasons and shade our spaces. They store stories, ecosystem value and botanical beauty. In this article you’ll encounter 20 trees whose names start with B. Use this list for inspiration, garden planning, blog posts or to deepen your plant-knowledge.
By Ashley Scott2 months ago in Writers
Belamcanda Chinensis: The Striking Leopard Lily You’ll Love Growing
What Is Belamcanda Chinensis? Belamcanda Chinensis, commonly known as Leopard Lily or Blackberry Lily, is a stunning perennial native to East Asia. Despite its name, it’s not a true lily but a member of the Iris family (Iridaceae). The plant is admired for its orange flowers with red spots that resemble a leopard’s coat. After flowering, it produces clusters of shiny black seeds that look like blackberries, giving rise to the name “Blackberry Lily.”
By Ashley Scott3 months ago in Writers
The Hen and Chicks Plant: A Timeless Succulent You’ll Love Growing
A Plant That Thrives on Neglect If you’re looking for a plant that can handle a little forgetfulness, the Hen and Chicks plant (Sempervivum tectorum) might be your perfect match. Known for its rosette shape and baby “chicks” sprouting around the main “hen,” this hardy succulent has been a gardener’s favorite for centuries.
By Ashley Scott3 months ago in Writers
Belamcanda Chinensis: Growing and Caring for Blackberry Lily
Belamcanda chinensis, also known as the Blackberry Lily, is a perennial plant native to parts of Asia. Despite its name, it belongs to the iris family (Iris domestica). The plant is admired for its striking orange or yellow flowers with red spots, which bloom in mid to late summer. After flowering, it produces seed pods resembling blackberries, adding ornamental interest to the garden.
By Ashley Scott3 months ago in Writers
Suspect in Palisades Fire Arrested: Latest on the Los Angeles Blaze
In October 2025, authorities arrested Jonathan Rinderknecht in connection with the Pacific Palisades Fire, according to The New York Times. The blaze, which devastated suburban hillsides in January, killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes.
By Ashley Scott3 months ago in Writers
Gold on the Rise: What’s Driving Today’s Surge in Prices
Gold Today: Prices and Trends * Global spot gold has crossed $3,900 per ounce, hitting record levels. * Some futures contracts (e.g. December) touched or moved toward $3,994 per ounce in intraday highs.
By Ashley Scott3 months ago in Writers
When Frost Strikes: How to Protect Your Garden During a Freeze Warning
A “freeze warning” or “frost advisory” is a signal every gardener should take seriously. This week, the National Weather Service issued a frost advisory for early Tuesday morning in the Treasure Valley and western Magic Valley, with forecast low temperatures between 32 °F and 36 °F. While Boise proper may avoid frost (with lows of 38–42 °F), nearby rural and higher-elevation gardens are more vulnerable.
By Ashley Scott3 months ago in Writers
Fall Back 2025: Your Guide to the Upcoming Time Change
Mark your calendars: on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2:00 a.m., Daylight Saving Time (DST) will end for most of the United States . This is the "fall back" event, where we set our clocks back one hour, granting a welcome extra hour of sleep but also signaling the start of earlier sunsets .
By Ashley Scott3 months ago in Writers
The Immune System's Guardians: Trio Wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine
The Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden has awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to three scientists for their groundbreaking work in understanding the immune system. Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi were honored for "their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance" .
By Ashley Scott3 months ago in Writers
Columbus Day: A American Holiday's Complicated Legacy
Every second Monday of October, a holiday arrives on the US calendar that prompts parades in some cities, closures of federal offices, and deep reflection on the nation's history. Columbus Day is a unique American institution, one that has evolved from a patriotic celebration into a subject of intense national conversation .
By Ashley Scott3 months ago in Writers
The Pride of the NFC North Takes on the Struggling Bengals: Your Guide to Watching the Lions Game Today
The Detroit Lions are roaring, and football fans everywhere are scrambling to catch their Week 5 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. With a hot start to the season, Detroit's games are now must-watch television. If you're wondering what channel is the Lions game on today or where to watch bengals vs detroit lions, we’ve got you covered with the essential breakdown of this interconference clash.
By Ashley Scott3 months ago in Writers
Mark Sanchez Stabbed and Arrested: A Fall from Field to Headlines
Mark Sanchez, once a celebrated NFL quarterback and now a Fox Sports analyst, is in the news again — but this time as a victim and a defendant. Early on October 4, 2025, Sanchez was stabbed during an altercation in downtown Indianapolis and was arrested while hospitalized.
By Ashley Scott3 months ago in Writers
