Birds Stay Where They Are Well-fed
Empty bird feeders are almost as commonplace during winter as dry bird baths in summer. When the first ice storm rages there is a sudden feeling for birds, but as
Landscape
What Is A Dwarf Apple Tree?
The answer to this question is not as simple as it appears. To some people, it may mean a tree propagated on any of the East Mailing rootstocks. To others,
Fascinating Chincherinchee
Have you ever been fascinated by the name of a flower, looked it up in your gardening encyclopedia, and meant to order it but never got around to it? That
Latest Rose For Fall Planting
No matter how many roses an enthusiast may have, new varieties are always awaited with excitement. This fall’s introductions are particularly worthy of attention, for they produce not only clearer
Japanese Plants Grown In America
Over one hundred years ago, Professor Asa Gray of Harvard University, in a series of papers, expounded an interesting aspect of plant distribution: the distinct relationships existing between the floras
Japanese Garden
Since ancient times, the Japanese have been garden lovers. For them, a garden is a secluded retreat where they find spiritual refreshment beside peaceful waters and living trees. The whole
You Can Be Lucky With Larkspur
Home gardeners sometimes get the rather erroneous idea that annual larkspur’ cannot be depended upon to do well anywhere except in the equable climate of sunny California. True, in most
Anyone Can Grow Hybrid Perpetual Roses
The Hybrid Perpetuals form a link between the roses of the early part of the 19th century and those of today. No other hybrid group can lay claim to so
Here’s An Outdoor Fireplace That Works
Country living and outdoor fireplaces go hand in hand. And so, while it will probably be several years before we’ll be living at “the farm,” we decided at the outset
How To Succeed With Ferns
Ferns of one kind or another can be grown in practically every situation in the modern home except perhaps in the sunniest windows. This is because, in their native habitats,