Recently I went to see a big garden—seven acres to be exact. It was located on some of the priciest real estate anywhere, and it was gorgeous. It took a big crew to maintain it and a big chipper...
Growing Guide for Galega – Perennial Plant
From the Greek gala, milk, ago, to lead; the plant was used as fodder for cattle and goats and was thought to stimulate the flow of milk (Leguminosae). Goat’s rue. A small genus of hardy h...
Garden bulbs for the home and garden
They Play an Important Part in Beautifying Gardens Throughout the Greater Part of the Year
Most surely throughout the year no flowers are more welcome than those of the bulbs (see Bulb) w...
Planting a Yellow Rose
This is not to say that I have no other roses in my garden. Life would not be complete without a few good reds, a generous handful of peach-tinted varieties and a sprinkling of whites. This ...
Gardeners can choose from many species of Gladioli – Gladiolus
Approximately 180 species of gladiolus are available to the gardener. Originating from South Africa on rocky slopes, marshy areas and grasslands, they are also found growing in the Mediterranean...
Growing Guide for Peonies
Few perennials can offer what the peony does–beautiful, prolific flowers in early summer and good foliage afterwards. Once established, peonies will flower for many years with minimum care...
Home Grown Teas
While using herbs for brewing teas has been increasing in popularity and is easy if you follow a few simple steps, there are also some precautions. Chamomile, sage, catnip, lemon verbena, comfre...
Using Herbs in the kitchen
Many years ago herbs were considered invaluable; they cost dearly to buy and were very difficult to find. Yet now, herb plants can be grown by seed offered by mail order, plants can be pur...
ASPIDISTRA ELATIOR – Parlor Palm, Cast Iron Plant
A particularly tough house and greenhouse plant with long, broad, evergreen leaves. It is a suitable plant for planting outdoors in shady places where winters are mild. Even at New York City it ...
Latin Garden Names – Species Plantarum
In the long history of plant science, no name is more famous than that of Linnaeus and no book is more highly regarded than his “Species Plantarum,” published in 1753.
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