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
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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
Why Is The California Buckeye Charming?
Botanically speaking, a buckeye (Aesculus californica) is a horse chestnut. It is a native Californian, but it has been planted as an ornamental in several other parts of the world
How To Take Cuttings: Plant Propagation Made Easy?
When frosty weather comes in the fall, the house plants set out in borders, beds, or window boxes in the spring are too tender to leave outside and often too
What’s In The Latest Garden Catalogs?
Yes. It is possible to walk through a catalog! Almost every horticultural specialist who publishes a catalog also maintains a display garden, and just as you delight in looking through
Roses of the Prize: Secrets of Growing Award-Winning Roses
In June 1946, Harold E. Weaver took five roses to his first show and walked off with five blue ribbons when the judging was over. One of his blooms was
Blast from the Past: Discovering Famous Old Roses
The historical rose gardens in Descanso Gardens at La Canada, Calif., preserve numerous species of the oldest known roses. Beginning with the Christian Era, these varieties have been collected from
Tall and Proud: Growing Beautiful Tall Roses in Your Garden
How do you like your roses—short, medium, or tall? Want to gaze down on knee-high bushes from full height? Or meet medium-tall plants face to face, so you can sniff
Rose Revolution: Finding the Perfect Rose for Your Garden
Rose planting time is just around the corner. If you are a typical gardener, during the past few months, you derived much pleasure from scanning the newest catalogs and deciding
Single and Stunning: The Beauty of Single-Flowered Roses
For several years, single roses have been out of favor. Modern rose growers have preferred fully double, many-petaled varieties. The popularity pendulum has recently been swinging toward single and semi-double