All America Flower Selection

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]