The Mighty Mint

Pluck a sprig of mint and crush it between your fingers and youโ€™ll release a cool distinctive fragrance not matched by any other plant. But

Caring for Calla Lilies

One of the most graceful plants that can enhance your outdoor garden is also one of the easiest houseplants to grow: the calla lily, which

Primula Primer

Tackling the entire world of primulas in a few paragraphs is like taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers-youโ€™d be outnumbered and overwhelmed quickly. But looking at

The Joys of Oregano

There are so many reasons to grow your own herbs. Even the simplest of dishes differs in taste when fresh herbs are used instead of

The 2009 All American Rose Selections

The All-America Rose Selection committee is a non-profit association of rose growers and introducers dedicated to the introduction and promotion of exceptional roses. AARS operates

Cyclamen

Nothing is more beautiful in the garden than a large display of cyclamen. They are among the best winter-blooming plants. You can use them in

Forcing Amaryllis

You donโ€™t need to be a botanist to coax flowers into bloom for the holidays. Itโ€™s simple, especially when theyโ€™re Hippeastrum bulbs. Although marketed in

Helping Poinsettias Bloom Again

Poinsettias begin to set buds and produce flowers as the nights become longer. Beginning now, keep your plants in complete darkness for 14 continuous hours

Pansies for Your Fall Garden

Pansies are one of our most popular cool-weather annuals. There has been some success breeding pansies that are more cold-tolerant, but not more heat tolerant.