Do Beach Plums Have Untapped Potential?
The wild beach plum deserves much more attention than it is now given. Prunus Maritima, in scientific terminology, is a three to 6’ foot-high bush, thin and limping when young,
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Good Mixers In The Garden Border
So many plants scorn nearby association with others because of color, size, or general incompatibility that some more amiable subject must be found to maintain harmony and subtle balance of
What Is The False Foxglove?
Years ago, when riding through the woods, my husband caught sight of an unusual wildflower not known to us — the downy, false foxglove, Gerardia flare. Transferring a plant or
Two Flowering Trees Worth Growing
More and more, homeowners are searching for small-scale flowering trees since space on most suburban lots today is limited, and there is little room for oaks, beeches, and maples. Cornus
Do You Need A Policeman For Your Roses?
Did those hoards of thieves, the Japanese beetles, swoop down on all your roses last Summer so that you slept with a sprayer under your pillow every night? Do you
Garden Fresh Fruits and Vegetables The Whole Year Through
Every real gardener has a secret longing to keep their garden growing throughout the year. The harvest is so bountiful at times that we often wish there were some way
Tips On Growing Pansies from Seed
The first important step toward success with pansies is to purchase quality seeds from a reliable company. One cannot hope to produce top-notch flowers unless a seed of top quality
Glam It Up: Adding Glamour to Your Rose Garden
Roses exist in almost every size and habit — shrubs roses, climbing roses, and miniature roses. New ones will be announced in the future, as they have for so many
Pot Luck: Growing Roses in Pots, Anytime of the Year
The story of today’s roses is exciting—new varieties, new ways to use them in the garden, and new ways to buy them. Until recently, roses could only be planted in
Miniature Marvels: The Art of Growing Mini Roses Outdoors
Because of their diminutive size, miniature roses are often thought to be too delicate or not hardy enough to be grown outdoors. This is not true, as thousands of these