The Common Rock-lichen – Our Oldest Plants

Rock Lichen

Many people have delightedly exclaimed over a brilliant patch of the little red-crested lichen, or British soldiers, growing on sterile soil.  They have gathered it for dish gardens and table

In Quest of Old Gardens

Old Gardens

Garden-hunting in foreign countries is a delightful pastime. Not only new aspects of beauty are revealed, but the friendship between garden lovers is a by-product of the experience.  Pursuit Of

Can Planting Parking Areas Be Beautiful?

beautiful planting parking areas

The design of any large parking area is primarily engineering involving the safe control and movement of vehicles and pedestrians.  However, throughout the design of such a development, some areas

July Is The Time To Visit Gardens

july time to visit gardens

Despite all that may be said or that may be read, most of us learn by example rather than by precept.  Visiting a garden is usually a most enjoyable occasion,

Gardening and Barbecuing Go Together!

Garden Barbecuing

As an enthusiastic gardener, do you also enjoy barbecuing? How well these two hobbies go together! No store-bought fruits or vegetables can match the flavor of those picked fresh from

Angles on Slope

Slope Angles

The problems come in the special imagination and effort required to “tame” a hill —make it reasonably easy to keep neat, safeguard it against washing away, and cover it with

Gray Walls and a Green Thumb

Gray Walls and Green Thumb

Three years ago, the possibility of growing anything in a bed of cinders would have needed more interest for Bill Robinson. Then, he was a get-down-on-the-knees type of gardener who

Off-Beat And Uncommon Edgings For The Garden

Off-beat Edgings

Who says every garden bed must be edged with military rows of prim, plump marigolds or ageratum?  There are several uncommon but equally decorative edging plants and dozens of vegetables