How To Identify Poisonous Plants
The French have a way of interpreting certain most delightful words; hence, to them, the moccasin flower is Sabot-de-LaNierge, or”our lady’s slipper.” In old English, it was “our lady’s shoes”
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Have You Thought about Bird Baths?
Summer is here, and with it, the garden’s soul-satisfying abundance of luscious color, graceful and varied form, and delectable fragrance! But whether the garden is a highly intensified development within
Climbing High: The Benefits of Growing Climbing Roses
Climbing roses are not only magnificent in bloom but versatile as well. No matter how small your garden or backyard is, there is always room for at least one climbing
What Is The Dove Tree?
A specimen of the dove tree, Davidia involucrata, a native of Western China, grows on top of Bussey Hilt at the Arnold Arboretum in the rather poor, stony soil of
What Did The American Garden Look Like?
If we were to set a handsome dinner table with cans and bottles of food, taking care that the shapes of the containers and the colors of the labels were
Rose Success: What You Need to Know for a Thriving Garden
After seeing the enticing roses pictured on the cover and the pages of our Home Garden Guide to Roses, have you decided to grow at least a few rose bushes
What’s The Most Important Outdoor Feature?
Here in California, where our mild climate permits it, our outdoor living season is not restricted to the few months of summer but may, in some years, extend from the
How To Cultivate Wine Red Oxalis In Your Garden
Taking up little space, but enjoying a front seat in a south window, the South American Oxalis brasiliensis makes a lovely pot plant. Many oxalis tend to recline or droop,
Discover The Mystique Of The Unicorn Plant
Intriguing little “Birds of Paradise” can easily be made from the dried seed pods of Proboscidea jussieui, the unicorn plant, or devil’s claw. Carefully remove the pod from the main
The Ultimate Guide For Home Gardeners
It is hard to imagine how Ed Steffek, POPULAR GARDENING’S Horticultural Editor, found the time to write a new book, but that is just what he has cloned. Summing up