There are many disease resistant crabs from which gardeners can choose. The following are particularly outstanding.

There are a number of excellent modern apple varieties. The following are recommended for home orchards.

Finally there's a guide to gardening in hot, dry climates. The "Mediterranean Kitchen Garden" is sure to become a classic on organic gardening.

"Medieval Flowers-the History of Medieval Flowers and How to Grow Them Today" is by Miranda Innes.

When choosing pear trees for the home landscape consider modern and heirloom varieties. Magness is a delightful release dating from the 1960's.

Brighten up those flowerbeds and borders with award winning flowers. All-America Selections announced its 2005 awards. Among these is Magellan Coral zinnia, a flower with winning ways.

If you´re tired of cut Christmas trees and can´t bear the sight of artificial ones, try a living Christmas tree.

The dog days of late summer are a trying time for gardeners. Hot, muggy weather makes it hard to keep up on garden chores. So, wait until fall for those big projects. Meanwhile, here are some garden-related activities you can do indoors.

Nature has surprises in store for fall. Witness all the spectacular late-blooming perennials. Among these are several sages.

Landscaping trends reveal gardeners´ varied tastes and interests.