Garden

Lovely Zinnias Originating in Mexico and South America, Zinnias are favorites in gardens here and abroad. These annuals are easy to grow and provide summer-long colo...	Rosemary This fragrant herb has had a long affiliation with Christmas. A perennial in warm climates, rosemary is now popular for the holidays in the form of to...	Savoring Sage Sage makes its annual appearance in the kitchen as Thanksgiving arrives. Classic stuffing (or dressing ) draws upon this herb for wonderful flavor and...
Beauteous Amaryllis "You, Tityrus, stretched in shade, teach forests to echo the beauteous Amaryllis." - from the First Eclogue of Vergil, Ancient Roman Poet 'T...	Lily of the Valley Simple and sentimental, Lily of the Valley are admired for their gorgeous bell-shaped blooms and lovely scent. In floral language, Lily of the Valley ...	Relaxing Lavender This beautiful, fragrant perennial herb has been used for centuries to soothe, heal, scent, and flavor. Add extra color to your garden and enjoy the m...
Latin Lessons in the Garden Latin isn't dead - at least not in the garden. While many plants are more famously known by their common names, you can't be guaranteed that a "butter...	Invitation for Butterflies As you make plans for improvements to your garden this year, consider attracting butterflies. Not only do butterflies provide aesthetic appeal, they a...	Dashing Daffodils "I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, ...
The Language of Flowers "The fragrance always remains in the hand that gives the rose." - Heda Bejar Love. Hatred. Acceptance. Refusal. How can one covey such sentiments with...	Growing Succulents A sunny window, a little water, and good drainage - requirements for an ideal houseplant. Succulents, whose fleshy tissues conserve moisture, look lus...	Lucky Bamboo Lucky Bamboo, botanical name dracaena, is tough and resilient. It does not require direct sunlight, allowing you to add a bit of green life to those ...
Planting Bulbs Adore daffodils? Love tulips? As with most groups of plants, bulbs come with their own set of special considerations. Bulbs are not for the impulsive ...	Refreshing Mint The many varieties of mint - peppermint, chocolate, spearmint, apple, ginger, etc. - have been in use all over the world for teas, as an added flavor ...	Hydrangea Revival While hydrangeas seem old-fashioned to some, gardeners have renewed their interest in this versatile plant. It has become so popular that "The America...