The New… Reticulata Camellias
This is the story of an adventure that led to the discovery of 15 spectacular Reticulata camellias in that land of ancient horticultural skills, Yunnan, China. But first, a small
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The Garden Man’s Oldest Cultural Heritage
Evidence is accumulating that the garden was the age-old training center in which the arts and sciences first blossomed. In a sense, the evidence confirms what Webster long ago suggested
Which Came First? The Pronuba Moth Or The Yucca
Whichever came first, the plant or the Pronuba (miller moth), the other must not have been far behind because each depends on the other for its existence, according to Botanist
Expert Tips On Wintering Garden Tools
Tools owned by professional gardeners always receive special care before they are stored away for the winter. This is not just for the sake of the tools themselves but for
Brighten Your Winter Scene With Wild Birds
When the ground freezes, Nature no longer supplies the food she has been providing for birds. With snow on the ground, it is more difficult for them to find sufficient
Are Your Trees And Shrubs Protected For Winter?
Have you lost a prized tree or shrub after a hard winter? Perhaps you can do something now to prevent this from occurring again. Winter or frost injury is common
For Your Windowsill This Season Arabian Jasmine
I’m especially fond of fragrant flowers. And they’re a real treat when they bloom indoors. So when the catalog said, “Jasmine, sambac. Glossy green leaves. Very double white flowers. Fragrant.
The Ginkgo Tree, A Living Fossil
Truly a living fossil is the ginkgo or maidenhair tree; tracing its history is interesting research. Fossil Ginkgo leaves, and twigs are found in American rocks, proving that the importation
Be Wise-winterize Your Shrubs And Trees
Many people sincerely believe that evergreens require the same type of winter protection as we do, so with all good intentions, they dress them in everything but scarves, caps, and
Pecans… For Beauty And Good Eating
If there is anything more southern than a pecan pie, it’s a pecan tree. As a southern gardener, you haven’t arrived until you’ve grown at least one. Not only does