Indian Pipes – Curious Parasites
One of the strangest flowers of our native woodlands is the waxy white Indian pipe, Monotropa uniflora, which can be found in blossom from late June through August. It is
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Knowing Poisonous Plants
Nearly every plant we know is steeped in history, legend, and fable. Some are more fascinating, even more amusing than others, but all have a place in the plant kingdom.
Plant Treasures on the Channel Islands
The Channel Islands, nestling in the Bay of Normandy off the French coast at the mouth of the English Channel, although not big enough to appear on any but a
Is July The Time to Start Perennials?
Early summer is the ideal time to start perennials from seed, and it is an excellent way to increase your store of hardy plants. For the most part, many perennials
Scarlet Pelargoniums in England
It is regrettably unfortunate that I have never crossed the Atlantic; therefore, I am not competent to estimate the popularity of scarlet-flowered pelargoniums in the U. S. A. and Canada.
Have You Tried Keeping Up Plant Growth?
Too many backyard gardeners do not realize the frequent necessity for continued applications of fertilizer. They are content with adding fertility in the early spring before or at planting time
The Canadian Prairies A Plant Laboratory
When a new territory is settled, almost always there comes the problem of finding plants adapted to its climatic and soil conditions, and it can be very interesting to watch
How To Grow Delphinium Hybrids
Delphiniums can easily be grown from seeds that can be sown practically any time of the year, according to the climatic conditions, equipment available, or desired flowering time. Under California
Do You Know The Lime Loving Plants
Lime may supply the key to success for some of the plants in your garden. My first experience with the magic which can be performed by the addition of lime
A Passion for Roses: My Journey to Growing the Perfect Bloom
Every year, from spring until fall, our garden is visited by rose lovers from all parts of the country. They come singly, and they come in groups, small groups, and