November 2016 - Page 3 of 5
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DesignRegional Picks: Plant Wish List – Mountain West
1. Clear Creek® Yellowhorn Name: Xanthoceras sorbifolium ‘Psgan’ Usda Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Size: 18 to 22 feet tall and 10 to 15 feet wide Conditions: Full…
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ArticleBring in the Beneficials
Gardens for butterflies and bees are easy. Dozens of books, magazine articles, and websites out there will guide you through lists of pollinator-friendly plants like butterfly bush (Buddleia spp. and…
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How-ToPut the Life Back Into Your Soil
For many decades, soil science focused on the physical and chemical properties of the earth beneath our feet. Researchers explored the importance of key plant nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium,…
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DesignConifers Should Come First
When we first bought our house in 2000, I was pregnant. The previous owner had no interest in the garden. Since there was almost nothing planted, I just threw a…
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DesignRegional Picks: Plant Wish List – Southern Plains
1. Indian Pink Name: Spigelia marilandica Usda Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Size: 18 to 24 inches tall and 15 to 18 inches wide Conditions: Widely adaptable to…
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DesignHow to Break Up the Sea of Green in the Garden
Janice Becker’s garden in Deerfield, Illinois, is an island of horticultural diversity in a neighborhood ruled by turf grass, mature trees, and occasional ground covers. She has created a plant…
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Kitchen GardeningBeyond Basic Butternut: Other Squash Varieties to Try
Several years ago, a colleague here at Fine Gardening mentioned in passing that she was growing an array of winter squash. I remember thinking, “Why bother?” It’s not that I…
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ArticlePsychedelic and Peaceful
Dennis Wilson has created a colorful and unusual bird sanctuary and garden.
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ArticleMauro Seed’s Growing Mission
Mauro Seed is a family-owned business with a single mission at its core: Giving. For every heirloom seed packet the company sells, one packet is donated to someone in need.…
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