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 decorations or noted the widely-spreading, grayish-green tufts of the so-called reindeer “moss,” one of the commonest soil lichens. But the soil lichens are not generally … Read more
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 Horticulture Indeed, the pursuit of horticulture enveloped in an architectural setting combines the arts and the crafts to the best advantage while providing a pleasant … Read more
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 lend themselves very well to the introduction of planting. In the Quincy Municipal Parking Area, many spaces were particularly adapted to a more enjoyable planting … Read more
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, and very frequently a most profitable one, for the opportunity to appraise the value of practices and material is not to be ignored by any … Read more
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 your garden. But have you ever tried preparing vegetables on your barbecue grill? One of the favorites is corn on the cob, which is now … Read more
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 the kind of plants you enjoy. Another need is for steps or paths to let you travel the slope safely. You probably won’t want to … Read more
A gift of three miniature roses was the beginning of my interest in growing all kinds of plants which are called “dwarf,” “pygmy,” or “miniature.” Substantial proof of my new interest lies in the number of dwarfs which I’ve added to the area where I first set the little gift roses. One miniature leads to … Read more
A shaded garden spot can be mighty frustrating to a gardener who wants color all through summer. Most of the best-known summer annuals demand sunshine to bloom well. Generally speaking, the more sun they get, the more buds they set. But take heart! There are wonderful summer-colorful, easy-to-grow, quick-result plants that prefer shade! A few … Read more
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 liked the feel of rich soil under his hands. He battled bugs and weeds in his small garden and could point with pride to a … Read more
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 and fruits that look good enough to eat—and are. Are petunias too flamboyant and sprawly for your small, full-flowering bed? Try some of the ornamental … Read more