Gardens That Grow History
Mrs. David Holmes’ garden work in Williamsburg, Virginia, requires a green thumb, a working knowledge of botany, birds, history, and architecture – and a comfortable pair of shoes. A lecturer
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Herbs Without An Herb Garden
Many gardeners think that herbs are something that only the elect should grow. They find old herbals and new books on planning knot gardens equally delightful reading, and they dream
Sow In The Fall For…best Results With Herbs
There are three good reasons for sowing herb seeds in the late fall. First and foremost, strictly fresh seed can be obtained from special sources since, by then, the “Seed
Keep An Asparagus Patch For That Spring Delicacy
When I was a child, one of the regular rituals of spring was the search for asparagus. Balmy days in May would find us peering among the weeds along the
Organic Gardening: My Way!
The heated controversy over organic versus inorganic gardening, which a few years ago raged up and down and across the land in horticultural circles and garden clubs, has largely subsided.
Revive and Thrive: Rediscover Yourself Through Gardening
Many who have reached retirement age feel they have come to the end of their trail. The future seems dark and uncertain. When they are suddenly released from a job
Gardening From The Heart: The Therapeutic Benefits Of Gardening
Once upon a time, it was my happy fortune to be active in the world of song. This usually creates a gorgeous picture of glamor, exciting travel, and general adulation.
Strawberry Planting Season: The Best Time
Some 20 years ago, the idea came to me that strawberries planted in the fall might be the secret of greater production, especially when the matted row system grew the
Important Milestones In The Development Of New Plants
Through the years, men and bees have worked together to create improved flowers and vegetables. Awe-inspiring artificial moons are drawing our attention toward the skies as never before. Amid all
Prehistoric Flowers
The common garden flowers “beloved,” according to many garden books, “by our grandmothers,” date beyond our grandmothers to ancestors far too remote to be included in any family tree. We