A Flourish Of Flowers In Any Garden
Never heard of it. Most likely, you have, but under its proper name, Lilium speciosum rubrum. When admiring visitors ask me its name, I give them the botanical title, but
Seasonal Flowers
The Essence Of Autumn
The pungent, fruity odor of ripening grapes on the side of an old barn is a sure reminder of Autumn with its bounteous harvest and its changing tints and shades,
Autumn Is Their Time To Flower With Springtime Zest
A bit of fresh golden yellow corn for the autumn rock garden or border is provided by cheery cups of Sternbergia lutea. This tiny bulbous plant has long remained an
Sparklers Of Springtime Gardens
Everyone who plants a garden learns to know and love daffodils early. However, it still comes as a surprise to learn that more than 11,000 varieties were listed in the
August The Month For Home And Lawn Projects
Community lawns mirror a town, reflecting local pride. The lawns around the churches, hospitals, and schools, as those in public squares, traffic circles, along roadsides, are ever on display. The
Plant This Fall Shrubs & Trees That Flower In Summer
Some trees and shrubs are at their best flowering during the summer, and because they are few, they should be known and used. Most of the woody plants make their
Wait For Spring Best Planted Now
All gardeners like the Overton’s, who have experienced many spring seasons of gardening—those few short, rushed weeks when it seems as though everything has to be done—cherish the longer, unhurried
Fall Corsages From Your Own Flowers
The abundance of flowers all through the fall gives rise to the feeling that they must be enjoyed everywhere – in the garden, in bouquets throughout the home, and for
Looking Ahead The Glory Of Spring
It would be a strange situation if a gardener did not value most highly the first little spear of life that starts the spring show. Yet I have so long
How To Cultivate Wine Red Oxalis In Your Garden
Taking up little space, but enjoying a front seat in a south window, the South American Oxalis brasiliensis makes a lovely pot plant. Many oxalis tend to recline or droop,