People Who Live In Glass House
If you want to know how much fun it is to own a greenhouse, “Ask the man who owns one!” FLOWER GROWER did just that. But we didn’t ask one
Houseplants
Our Native Orchids Their Appreciation And Culture
We often think of orchids as exotic flowers found only in the tropics. Yet, many beautiful species are still growing in the meadows and partly shaded areas of our forests
Attention On Alocasias
The demand for foliage plants as decoration in modern homes seems beyond the limit. And the latest excitement among those who supply plants to meet this demand concerns the alocasias.
Gifts From The Far North To The North
What have plant breeders in the three prairie provinces of Canada achieved in combining the quality of the best fruit varieties with the hardiness required for the severe winters of
Don’t Disturb Lady-slippers
Dear Editor—Recently, I came upon a natural woodland planting of Pink LadySlippers and became so taken with them that I removed some and transplanted them in various spots in my
While You’re On Vacation Houseplants Can Water Themselves
The hardy perennial question is what to do with houseplants while the owners are away. However, I discovered that it is actually possible to have the plants watered by the
Orchids – A Rewarding Challenge
As I remember the old nursery tale, the ugly duckling emerged in the spring as a lovely swan after a winter spent in loneliness because of his unattractive plumage. Orchids,
Chrysalid Jewel
Last autumn, I was privileged to watch Nature put on an act in our rock garden. It had nothing to do with gardening, yet, it was a fascinating performance. On
Easy-To-Grow Little Orchid
My appetite had been piqued! The cattleya plant I bought for five dollars the year before had given me two handsome orchids with a minimum of care while sitting on
5 Favorite African-Violet Varieties Why
Here are the favorite African violet varieties: 1st AWARD: Joe Schultz Most men bitten by the African violet hug favor robust-type plants like Du Ponts, Supremes, and Amazons. I, too,