Have You Tried The New Fruits?
A host of new varieties developed by the fruit breeders of the United States is gradually replacing the older sorts. These may become outdated as further improvements bring better fruit
A host of new varieties developed by the fruit breeders of the United States is gradually replacing the older sorts. These may become outdated as further improvements bring better fruit
The viburnum clan contains several excellent shrubs for the small property. Among these is the linden viburnum, so named because the leaves are somewhat the same size and shape as
Blueberries of a special brilliance, hardly approached by those of any other hardy plant, make the sapphire berry particularly well named. This display is at its best in many sections
Aluminum greenhouses are nothing new to gardeners in Great Britain. They have been used extensively in many parts of the world. In 1950’s America, only a few had been erected
Cistus purpureus [SIS-tus, pur-PUR-ee-us] is a perennial shrub, known for its bushy evergreen foliage and large purplish-pink flowers. It’s native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in rocky soil,
With cooler weather this month, the garden takes on a lively look. Annuals are blooming hysterically, lawns are a glistening green, and chrysanthemums, the flower of the season, have burst
On these busy days, homeowners are interested in gardens that require a minimum of care. Whether gardeners know plants well or simply like to “grow things” the first step is
Justicia brandegeana, also known as the Mexican shrimp plant, shrimp plant, or false hop, is a native Mexican shrub also popular in Florida. The plant’s nickname comes from the shrimp-like
Duchesnea indica, now commonly known as Potentilla indica (poh-ten-TILL-uh IN-dih-kuh), is an evergreen perennial belonging to the genus Potentilla and a member of the family Rosaceae, also called the rose
Some people build all sorts of contrivances to lure hummingbirds into their garden. It was not our intention to invite them in when we planted flax and firecracker fuchsias in