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
Landscape
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
Golden Rain Trees… Give Joy In Every Season
New Harmony, Indiana, stages the Antique Show also known as the Golden Raintree festival each June when its “Gate Trees” are in bloom! William Maclure, scientist, philanthropist, and joint founder
Growing Sea Urchin Cactus: How To Care For Echinopsis
Echinopsis, or cactus, is a unique and interesting plant with many different species. It’s a popular choice for gardens and indoor plants because of its easy care requirements and unique
Growing Star Cactus/Bishop’s Cap: How To Care For Astrophytum Myriostigma
If you’re into succulents and cacti, you’ll want to get your hands on an Astrophytum myriostigma. This unique plant is a species of cactus that is native to Mexico and
Growing Pachyphytum: How To Care For Pachyphytum Compactum
If you’re looking for an easy-to-care-for succulent, the pachyphytum compactum is definitely the plant for you! This succulent is known for being low maintenance and drought tolerant, making it the