Galax… Versatile Asset To Gardens

Versatile Galax

I often wonder why more people, especially those with shade in their yards, don’t grow galax. It is a valuable addition to any wild or shady garden. Desirable Characteristics of

Harvest Your Herbs In August

Harvest Herbs in August

Since the natural aromatic oils of garden herbs are most bountiful in August, this is the ideal time for your harvest.  You will want to choose a clear, sunny morning

Freeze Corn Now

Freezing Corn

For a real treat this winter, why not freeze your home-grown corn right on the cob?  In the first place, I believe that this method produces the finest-flavored frozen corn.

Grow Jerusalem Artichoke

Jerusalem Artichoke

By planting tubers of Jerusalem artichokes (Helianthus tuberosus), a colorful plant may be added to the shrubbery border, or to brighten a corner of the garden. This sunflower grows 6’

Give You Bountiful Bloom

Bountiful Bloom

As American as firecrackers on the Fourth of July is Phlox paniculata, and a garden full of it blooming is as exciting as the soaring skyrockets the furled buds suggest—or

On Maintaining A Garden

Maintaining a Garden

Good gardening consists of far more than setting plants in the soil. One of the best gardeners of the last three score years said, “It is thoroughness, thoroughness, thoroughness that

For Good Eating Grow Your Own

Grow you own

If you consider fine food one of life’s pleasures, you are probably aware that there is no substitute for tender, succulent vegetables right from your garden.  Not only is the

Sparklers Of Springtime Gardens

Sparklers in Springtime Gardens

Everyone who plants a garden learns to know and love daffodils early. However, it still comes as a surprise to learn that more than 11,000 varieties were listed in the

The Right Start With Strawberries

Starting Strawberries

Strawberries are an integral part of the home vegetable garden, and they can be expected to produce satisfactorily in well-drained soil that yields good vegetables.  Twenty-five plants will supply more

Dwarf Rosemary Versatile Herb

Versatile Rosemary

While the beauty and praises of common, tall rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) are often sung, so far, little light has been shed on the rare dwarf rosemary (R. prostratus).  With miniature