It is a peculiarity of an Iris lover that he does not like to have an Iris called a Flag, although most persons call these flowers by that name. With the advent of new varieties, the Iris is gaining in […]
Sweet Woodruff, Perennials Guide to Planting Flowers
Galium – Sweet Woodruff, Waldmeister Sweet Woodiuff (Galium odorata) is a small growing, graceful, sweet scented herb. It has small, white flowers and deep green, whorled foliage. The flowers and leaves when dried have an odor like new hay and […]
Edelweiss, Perennials Guide to Planting Flowers
Edelweiss Everyone knows of the fame of the small Edelweiss of the Alps and every tourist who travels through Switzerland learns the mysterious story of how they grow under overhanging cliff’s which means the risk of life when one wishes […]
Eupatorium – White Snakeroot, Thoroughwort, Hemp Agrimony, Joe-Pye Weed, Perennials Guide to Planting Flowers
How often we are tempted to praise the beauties of some foreign flower while our excellent native ones pass by with little attention. There are many sorts of Eupatoriums and most of them can be found growing wild in our […]
Herbs, Perennials Guide to Planting Flowers
Herbs The home gardener can derive a genuine pleasure in growing herbs when they supply so many of one’s wants. This is especially true of a housewife who has her own kitchen garden. CULINARY HERBS Borage (Borago officinalis). The large […]
November Gardening To do list
Provided is a list of tasks you need to perform in your garden during November. Please understand your gardening zone which is identified in the menu above. Look for Hardiness Zones. Zone 1 Thin dense-growing trees to avoid wind damage […]
Gardening in November – Pruning and training
Gardening in November Pruning and Training A good month for planting or moving roses, too. Cut them well back to stop wind-rock and to encourage strong new growth next year. Fix some wire hoops around multi-stemmed conifers in snowy areas […]
Gardening tasks to Do in November
These are the days when the gardens are ready for a nap when the air is brisk when we are pleased with our homes. The gardener has faith in the rhythm of the seasons, in the succession of seedtime and […]
Adonis – Birdseye, Pheasant’s Eye, Perennials Guide to Planting Flowers
Adonis – Birdseye, Pheasant’s Eye It is difficult to find a bright flowered plant which blooms as early as does the Adonis. The flowers are a bright and deep yellow, resembling large Buttercups with finely cut, rather ornamental foliage. […]
Dianthus – Hardy Pinks, Sweet William, Perennials Guide to Planting Flowers
Dianthus – Hardy Pinks, Sweet William, Carnation, The Pinks and the Sweet Williams are still one of the old-fashioned favorites for the garden. There are many species and varieties, nearly all of which make dense tufts of grass-like growth. The Sweet […]