Let’s Look at Containers
Who says there’s nothing new under the sun? Not the flower arranger, surely. And to prove how right she is, there now comes a harvest of new and desirable vases,
Landscape
Organic Mulches, Some Disadvantages, Paper Mulch
The term organic can have many meanings, but we can define it as plant remains for our purpose. Such remains commonly decompose rather quickly, contain considerable amounts of the elements
You Can Be A Plant Breeder
The plant breeder is truly a creator, for he works, not with such dead chemicals as pigments, but with those infinitesimally small yet living chemicals galled “genes.” Genes: Bearers Of
Mulching Your Garden: An Expert Horticulturist Discuses
Mulches, one kind or another, have been used since time immemorial. In some cases, they may have been of value. In others, they may have been of little or no
How To Get More Mileage From Your Cut Roses
Roses are fragile. Handle roses with care. Bruises will show, so avoid striking the heads against a hard surface. With a sharp knife (not shears) cut the bottom inch from
Looking Back and Looking Ahead In The Garden
Evaluation time is here. Time to look back on this year’s garden to plan an even better garden next year. In our area, the lack of rain has made it
Wahoo – the Bush Bittersweet
The word wahoo, refers to Euonymus atropurpureus. The word comes from the Dakota Indian word wanhu, – arrowwood. It is also known as burning bush and spindle tree. The straight,
Plant Evergreens And Camellias
When wild geese fly high, there is a haze on the far horizon, and the weather turns, pleasantly cool, then November has arrived. Potting of Small Plants Usually, some small
Understood Crossandras Can Be A Thing of Rare Beauty
The Crossandra is a small evergreen shrub. When not blooming its dark, glossy green leaves makes some mistaken for a gardenia. A flowering Crossandra will bloom approximately 6 months out
Project for Hybridizers
Would you like to carry on your plant hybridizing throughout the year? You can if you own a small greenhouse. What’s more, many greenhouse-grown perennials bloom in far less time