Flowering

Amaryllis For Everyone

The amaryllis is one plant with built-in flowers that are anxious to mushroom forth and flaunt their dazzling beauty even despite the difficult conditions of most apartments, homes, or offices

The Prairie Gentian – Difficult But Beautiful

The gentian family contains a charming native flower that is rarely found in the garden, probably because it stubbornly refuses to be happy under cultivation.  Botanically, it is Eustoma russellianum.

Chrysanthemums For The North

Gardeners in such states as Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and one or two of their near neighbors formerly had difficulty in planning their gardens, so they were full of

Glossy Abelia

The abelias, Asiatic and Mexican shrubs of the honeysuckle family, were named in honor of Dr. Clarke Abel, an English botanist and physician.  He accompanied Lord Amherst on his embassy

Lilies In The Living Room

Lilies in pots—of course! The idea is not new. Florists have been planting lilies in pots, probably since lilies were discovered. Books have been written about this, formulas given, and

Plant Peonies For Lasting Pleasure

That period between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15 is best for planting, transplanting, or dividing peonies, and the earlier they can be put into the ground the sooner they become

Spring Bulbs Earlier…

Forcing Miniature Daffodils

Last January 28, our first windowsill crocus opened three pale blue blossoms of Crocus biflorus argenteus.  From the time a week earlier when they first appeared, I’d been watching the

Practical Advice On Forcing Spring Bulbs

Forcing Bulbs

There are several methods of growing bulbs indoors. The simplest is by growing in water. Hyacinths and paperwhite narcissus are very often grown in this way. On the market, there