THE ALL-AMERICA FLOWER SELECTIONS FOR 2002 With patriotism reaching a new high in recent months, planting All-America Selections (AAS) flowers in the garden seems very appropriate. And you have plenty of choices this year as eight new varieties have earned […]
Historical Interest Perennials and Gardens
OF HISTORICAL INTEREST–PERENNIALS AND GARDENS By Dr. Leonard Perry Extension Greenhouse and Nursery Crops Specialist University of Vermont Did you know that some of the plants you have in your garden may have played a role in history? The Native […]
Responsible Gardening
RESPONSIBLE GARDENING By Dr. Leonard Perry Extension Greenhouse and Nursery Crops Specialist University of Vermont The issue of native plants has been the subject of quite a few articles and seminars these past few years. The issue involves such questions […]
Autumn Decorations
AUTUMN DECORATIONS By Dr. Leonard Perry Extension Greenhouse and Nursery Crops Specialist University of Vermont Autumn is often associated with certain decorations, including cornucopias, garlands, straw or grapevine wreaths, and dried flower arrangements. Although many decorations can be bought ready-made, […]
May Perennial Flowers
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1999 Japanese pumpkin
A great pumpkin IKEDA, Japan – Takao Hoshijima, a farmer from Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture (R) shows off a mammoth pumpkin he grew that won the all-Japan pumpkin contest on Sept. 26. The pumpkin, the biggest among 62 giant pumpkins entered […]
Australian Pumpkin Patch – Pumpkin Master Grower – Tony
Tony Hickman’s Pumpkin Patch Hello pumpkin enthusiasts. My Name is Tony Hickman and I live in Adelaide, South Australia. Duncan and I have made this web page to help all the people suffering the winter blues out there and to […]
Backyard Gardener, Your Gardening Information with Gardening Tips
Your Gardening Information Source Since 1996 The Most Comprehensive Gardening Information on the Web The information contained here has been and continues to be, gathered from that priceless source and experience. We provide the best resources as well as our […]
Vent Opener Application Guide
Greenhouse Growing Tips Great greenhouse tips and useful information to keep your greenhouse running efficiently. ::Construction Tips ::Garden Tips ::Articles Vent Opener Application Guide Model Roof Vent Side Vent Heavy Vent Windy Site Sesam Yes No No No Univent Yes […]
Tips on Transplanting – from indoors to outside
Transplant shock can set your young plants back considerably. To avoid this, pick a sunny afternoon to put your plants outside and gradually expose them to the cooler temperatures over a period of two weeks or so. Move them from […]










