The Mighty Mint
Pluck a sprig of mint and crush it between your fingers and you’ll release a cool distinctive fragrance not matched by any other plant. But
Plants
Plants
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
Brighten Up Your Home With Gerbera Daisies
Gerbera daisies are a genus of plants that are members of the sunflower family. The genus was named in honor of the German naturalist Traugott
Primula Primer
Tackling the entire world of primulas in a few paragraphs is like taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers-you’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 don’t need to be a botanist to coax flowers into bloom for the holidays. It’s simple, especially when they’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.