The AARS Label: Understanding the ALL-AMERICA ROSE SELECTIONS
This story interests all lovers of the “queen of flowers.” American gardeners can now grow the world’s finest roses in their yards and gardens with relatively little effort or expense.
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Shrub Love: My Favorite Shrub Roses for Your Garden
It is surprising to me that more shrub roses are not grown in our gardens. I feel that even some real “down-to-earth” rose lovers do not realize how versatile, hardy,
What Does A Midwest Garden Look Like?
In the harsh, unpredictable climate of the Midwest, the goal of “season-long color” in a perennial border seems completely out of reach. The weather is always going to extremes—too hot,
Peonies: Tips For Successful Growth?
As far back as I can recall, we have grown peonies. My father, R. H. Jones, Peru, Indiana, bought his first collection of peonies when I was only three years
How To Hoe And Water For Bloom Time?
How to hoe depends on the particular ground or reasons for hoeing. If we wish to rid an unplanted plot of big weeds, we must cut down the weeds and
How To Choose And Care For Hollies In Your Garden
Inseparably linked with Christmas and long a favorite winter decoration, the holly has established a claim upon our hearts that sets it apart among evergreens. The startling loveliness of its
Tips For Picking Fruit At Its Peak
Picking fruit at the proper stage of maturity is vital in orchard operations and the home garden. Harvesting when convenient or when labor is available cannot be a guide to
How To Use Kieffer Pears?
If you have decided that you must have a pear tree in your backyard, it is best to find out about the characteristics and uses of the various varieties before
How To Grow And Care For The Star Of Bethlehem
The star of Bethlehem, Ornithogalum, includes many species, none native to this country. Hence, they are known to readers only in the cultivated state. The genus belongs to one of
Which Gems Thrive In Shade Gardens?
The growing popularity of the epiphyllum hybrids, also called phyllotactic and popularly known as orchid cactus, has brought about some extensive study of their culture and an enthusiastic zeal in