How To Plant A Lily Pool This Year

year plant a lily pool

No matter what else you have in your garden, a pool will be the center of interest.  Perhaps it’s the utter “difference” of water plants, the lure of water, bringing

Spectacular Plants Of Hawaii

spectacular plants of hawaii

Thirty years ago, when I made my first trip to Hawaii, it took eight and a half days of calm sailing on a slow passenger ship to span the 2200-odd

Tips On Saving Hurricane Damaged Trees

hurricane damaged trees

Winds of hurricane velocity accompanied by heavy rain occurred throughout much of New England, New York, and Pennsylvania during the Thanksgiving weekend. Extensive damage occurred to shade and ornamental trees.

The Private World Of Plants

World of Plants

When we look at a photograph of a beautiful flower, we can see two dimensions—height and width. When we see nature firsthand or view it through a stereoscope, depth is

The Akee A Tree With “Brains”

the akee a tree with brains

A true, although almost unbelievable, is the story of Captain William Bligh and the mutiny on IBIS “Bounty.”  As we relive with mounting excitement this significant bit of history, we

Owls – The Valentine Birds

owls the valentine birds

In the very earliest spring, or even in the late winter, one hears the mournful long-eared owl, plying “his sad song,” and this may be one of the earliest, if

Garden Walls Can Be Beautiful

walls can be beautiful

How many suburban places could have their general appearance improved if the masonry walls flanking the driveway or turn-around, or the walls enclosing the terrace, were converted into wall gardens?