The Luther Burbank Centennial
March 7, 1949, marked the 100th anniversary of Luther Burbank’s birth. For half a century or more, the public schools of the nation taught the children in the lower grades
Growing Tips
Old Time Planting Convenience Using Tar Paper Pots
You no longer have to rush to get all your shrubs and trees in the ground in the short spring planting time. Using Up-to-Date Nursery Methods With up-to-date nursery methods
Transplanting Success With Peat Pots
The spring garden is coming along fast and needs immediate attention. Moisture is abundant, for the winter brought good seasoning weather throughout our area. April activity centers around bedding plants,
Gardening Words And Terms You Will Meet
Here are some examples of the words and terms you’ll come across when gardening. Learn what they mean here. Heel In When nursery stock cannot be planted for several days,
Phyto Illumination: Growing Plants By Means Of Artificial Lighting
Whether you need an extra 4’ feet of indoor gardening area or an entire room, it can be acquired by installing fluorescent lights. Artificially lighted indoor gardens can be made
The Difference For Gardeners: Botany VS Horticulture
The mark of an enthusiastic hobbyist is his constant search to learn more about his hobby. This is certainly true of an enthusiastic gardener. Witness the abundance of good gardening
Modern Science Helps Plant Propagation
Regarding labor-saving devices, the amateur gardener has not been forgotten. Hoping for a break from the elements is as passe as the recipe that calls for a dash of this
A Lesson On Simple Grafting Procedures
The art of grafting has been known for over 2,000 years. In ancient times, those who knew this method of plant craft did not share their knowledge freely, for it
A Lesson On Plant Heredity
A study of heredity in plants almost always begins with a look at the work of Gregory Mendel. With no knowledge of exactly how it happened within the plant, Mendel
Keeping Your Own Personal Gardening Guide
MAY 18 – First flowers opened on ‘Little Gem’ alyssum in bed bordering rear walk-30 clays after sowing. Plants have a height and spread of three inches. May 25 –