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Despite it being so late, I was highly optimistic about those bulbs, because I knew from previous experience that they bloom very rapidly. A cousin stopped by in mid-July to give me a very generous amount of Aztec liliy and Peruvian daffodil bulbs she...

Is there a spot in your landscape that could use some color, perhaps an area that does not receive as much attention as your other gardens? Two plants which are perfect for the neglectful gardener.

This article will introduce you to the diversity that exists among the genus Asarum. Wild gingers are often more appreciated in the wild than in gardens but between the beauty of their foliage and the fascinating blooms of the newly introduced Asian species,...

It will cause anything from a mild rash to blistering, or extreme dermatitis if one who is allergic is exposed to it.Tall and robust, cow parsnip is one of the largest members of the carrot family.

But in the winter, it becomes something special.When snow covers the lawn and blankets the landscape with its quiet, ethereal beauty, the American Holly rises like a graceful queen to take her rightful place in the world.

I don't remember that it had much flavor, but I was always happy to taste anything that was mixed with honey. At one time the dried plant was put in shoes to absorb sweat, and in other cultures it was used to ward off witches and evil spirits.

The insects, birds, and small mammals that depended on it will move out of the area in search of plants that offer the insects they prefer. A good friend of mine was looking for some small trees to add to her garden.

When the seeds are mature, they burst and send seeds flying all around the area. Several sources are listed on The fellows were scouting the property, and we girls were reminiscing and cooking up some favorite family recipes.

The Texans I have had the pleasure of knowing in my lifetime have all had an endearing, never-say-quit spirit. Ten of these plants are listed here but there are thousands more in the hills and valleys of Texas just waiting to be rediscovered.

The Florida Nursery Growers Association named it a "Florida Plant of the Year" in 1998. Firebush is attractive all during the summer months, but in fall it becomes a blaze of glory.

No doubt, these annuals were started earlier in a nursery then planted out when about to bloom. Obviously, cool-season crops dominated; lettuce, cabbage and radish in particular. The average summer temperature of western Greenland is only about 6 C (42...

One of the most rewarding and giving of native plant gardens is the meadow garden. They bloom in the years we have a lot of rain and, due to deep tap roots, they bloom in the years we have little rain, too.

As we build neighborhoods(Climbing hydrangea), a common vine in the Southeastern U.SSeveral other Schisandras can be found dressing up home gardensMitch Fitzgerald included a good list of vines in his article,[3] Thomas Gale, "The Gale Encyclopedia of...

Leaves mixed with lard were used as a headache remedy. The tree will grow in sun or shade. They might be eaten raw, boiled, roasted, or ground into meal for cakes.This slow-growing tree casts a dense shade, so choosing what to grow under it could be a...

Josephine had chosen the handle here on Dave's of "Frostweed," and as she started to tell me about this wonderful flower, I saw the simple beauty of this plant. This plant will grow bigger and better each year but will not become overgrown or leave its...

Vast amounts of petrified wood are visible on the surface, from small chips to giant logs.The accessibility of this natural treasure is also its downfall.Over the years, visitors to the park have pocketed "just one or two" pieces,and more daring vandals...

I've have tried growing mariposa lilies but with little success even though I live in mariposa lily country. I suspect that they do not like my clay soil, but I have had no luck at all growing them in pots either.

With a bit of perseverance and exploration, I found a wonderful alternative to a beloved plant that will survive and flourish in my climate.As I was working on this second part of the series, Dave's Garden member doss commented on part one of this series...

If planting in the spring, soak seeds in water overnight, then plant no deeper than one quarter inch.Although Lupines grow in poor soil, they are a bit persnickety about their home.

Cuttings are hard to get growing and they often rot before they root. This plant loves a good watering but it likes its root zone high and dry. If you are gathering from a legal place, you can gather the roots in the fall after the flowers bloom.

The small coastal towns had a distinct Scandanavian look with brightly coloured houses and white-trimmed windows. Erik did not see the huge icecap that covers much of the land since in the southern part of Greenland, that was located beyond sight.The...

As a matter of fact, the gardener would do well to plant it where it will stay, for the woody root mass is hard to dig up once established. Bluestars (Amsonia spp.) are clump-forming herbaceous perennials.

They are one of the most choice alpines that rock gardening enthusiasts can grow, but many are a bit of a challenge. One of the symbol plants of the western American mountains are Lewisia.

There are many moth larvae that also feed on the foliage of mountain-ash.is perhaps the most serious disease as there is no easy cure. They can provide both flowers, decorative fruit and an attraction to wildlife.

Not so at Chico! The main pool was the temperature of a lovely, warm bath, and I immediately relaxed into it as if I were a born swimmer. I'm a gardener, and an unknown flower draws mejust as the promise of gold must have once drawn hoards of miners to...

As a child seeing that for the first time, you perhaps believed it happened by magic. Do you believe in magic? I actually envisioned this to be the exact moment when color motion pictures were invented--just in time for Dorothy to discover Oz. How wonderful!...

We as determined gardeners do what we can and are not put-off if we cannot meet every one of a plant's preferences. Most gardeners have friends who appreciate little starts of such attractive native plants.