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
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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,
Sawdust Mulch For Daffodils
Sawdust, I have discovered, is an excellent mulch for daffodils. Its greatest advantage is its almost total suppression of weeds. This has allowed me to grow a collection of 135
Peonies: Positioning for the Perfect Bloom
Our first adventure with peonies started almost 40 years ago when we bought a collection of about a dozen varieties. This included: We moved our garden twice in the following
Enrich Your Soil with Green Manures
There is no closed season on good soil improvement practices for the gardener who wants the best from his land. True, in most places, the frozen ground of winter puts
Mushroom Mastery: DIY Mushroom Gardening
There’s no secret to growing mushrooms! Any gardener can do it if he has access to a dark room or cellar where temperature and ventilation can be controlled. Mushroom culture