February Pointers: Midwest Plant and Garden To Do’s
It is later than you think! During thaws along the Ohio River the sap is already stirring. Starting Seeds Indoors The inexperienced gardener should not attempt to start seeds indoors
Winter
February Pointers: Southern Plant and Garden To Do’s
Fertilizing Trees And Shrubs In all parts of the South trees and shrubs should be fed now. A few gardeners remember to feed the shrubs. but most neglect the trees.
January Pointers: West Coast Plant and Garden To Do’s
A quick search on the web will help beginning West Coast gardeners with a good supply of information on what to do and when and how to do it. Plus
January Pointers: Southern Plant and Garden To Do’s
This month the fragrance of tea olives, the Christmas rose of China and the lovely small tree Chimonanthus praecox (Meratia praecox), fills the air with delightful aromas. Camellias, with their
December Pointers: West Coast Plant and Garden To Do’s
Gifts for Gardeners Garden tools, gloves, fertilizer, and plant and bulb gift cards are but a few of the unusual gifts that will be appreciated by gardeners. Prune Fruit Trees
December Pointers: Midwest Plant and Garden To Do’s
Holly The Christmas season highlights holly. Although hollies do not grow too successfully in the Midwest, more and more plants are appearing in the gardens of skillful gardeners. Ilex opaca,
December Pointers: Southern Plant and Garden To Do’s
Camellias Varieties that bloom at midseason may be selected and planted as the first flowers open and the full crop enjoyed in the garden. Some of the best of the
Planting Camellias The Pride Of The South: Soil, Feeding, and Mulching
In the south, Camellias may be planted any time from early November to late March. However, due to the normal human desire for immediate effects, most planting is done in
Winter Plant Protection For The Garden
Few operations connected with gardening are more misunderstood than that of providing protection for winter. Someone has remarked that attempts at winter protection injure more plants than they benefit. This
3 Secrets For Growing Camellias Successfully: Where How and When
Summary: This article is an excerpt from the book “Camellia Culture” published over 60 years ago in a flower magazine. The information is just as valuable today as it was when