Plums For Your Fruit Garden
Nicholas Culpepper, the 17th-century herbalist, said of plums: “All plains are under Venus and are like women—some better and some worse.” The better kinds are sweet, richly flavored, and choice
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Planting Time For Perennials
Peonies head my list of worthwhile perennials which prefer fall planting. They are always such appealing subjects, from the time the bright red shoots appear in spring until heavy with
Yew Most Versatile Of Evergreens
In recent years no evergreen has enjoyed a greater rise in popularity than the adaptable and versatile yew. For home gardens, both large and small, in the cold and warm
Coastal Gardens
The consensus is that our Gulf Stream heating system went askew this year, giving us a tough winter and a delayed spring. But now all seems to be “in the
Plants From Root Cuttings
Have you had the experience of transplanting an Oriental poppy or butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) to another part of the garden and later found these plants coming up again in
Fruit Feud
Regrettably, the pleasure of avocational gardening should never be marred by altercations among neighbors over property lines, invading tree roots, wayward vines, and overhanging fruits. Yet we must admit that
Making A Rock Garden
Where do I get the stones for my rock garden? Happy is the gardener if the rocks are already on the property, such as a natural ledge, an old quarry,
Try Pedilanthus
The stems of this plant are unusual in form, which is zig-zag-like rick-rack braids, and is especially desirable for arrangements where the added value of the silhouette is desired. In
Making A Fruit Garden In Autumn
At this time of year, the gardener is constantly reminded by nursery catalogs, newspaper columns, and magazine articles of the merits of setting out plants in the Fall. Much can
Both Flowers And Fruits Two Season Trees
As time goes on, gardens are becoming smaller and smaller. Because of this trend, which is a very marked one throughout the country, it is becoming increasingly important to select