Miscellaneous
This group features ones that donīt fall neatly into the other categories, such as theme gardens, seasonal topics, and new plants.
Aechmeas for Indoor Landscapes 
During the winter months when there is little to do in the outdoor landscape, our interest turns to creating one indoors with houseplants. 2003 Plant Introductions 
Whether its bedding plants or container plants youīre shopping for, there are award-winning plants that are well worth growing. 2005 All-America Selections Winners
Itīs official. The All-America Selections winners for 2005 have been announced. Theyīre equially divided between veggies and flowers with three of each. 2008 All-America Selections Winners
When it comes to choosing garden plants for 2008, you wonīt be disappointed with the new All-America Selections winners. A Look at Botanical Art
One means of looking at the relationship between humans and plants is to examine the art depicting these plants. A Soothing Garden
In a normal lifespan of 70 years, the average American will spend about 16 years of that time working. Americans defintely work too hard and get much shorter vacations than Europeans and others. One way of compensating for such long hours is to create a restful home and garden, such as Japanese gardens, where we can recharge our batteries. A Soothing Garden: The Final Segment
This is the final part of a three part series on soothing gardens. This article deals with books on fragrant plants and gardens as well as the sense of smell and how we can use it to our advantage. All-America Selections for 2007
For 2007, All-America Selections (AAS) offers an outstanding line-up. These include four flowers and one vegetable. I tried these in my garden during the 2006 growing season, and they did beautifully. Allergy Proof Gardening
Over 35 million Americans suffer from allerlgies. Gardeners experiencing these problems need not give up their favorite activity. Amazing Mazes
Mazes--how much fun they are. Antique Plants for the Landscape
Gardeners are rediscovering the pleasures of heirloom gardens. Autumn in the Garden
Like spring, fall is a time of rebirth. As the temperatures become somewhat cooler, we feel like spending more time outdoors in the garden. autumn is the ideal time for planting. Black Plants
Black plants are becoing a very popular choice for landscapes. Blue in the Landscape
Predicting color trends is somewhat like giving weather forecasts. Sometimes, experts are right. At other times, they are off target. Consumers can be very fickle when it comes to colors in fashion, decorating, and gardening. However, blue remains a favorite shade. Books on Wildflowers and Native Plants
Though itīs true that many wildflowers bloom during the spring, there are also species that produce flowers during the summer and fall. When you need a much-needed break from the garden, check out public wildflower gardens in your area. Care Free Landscapes
Gardeners can create beautiful landscapes and keep garden chores manageable. Chill Seeds for Better Germination
Many landscape plants, particularly annuals and perennials, can be started from seeds. As we begin planning for a new garden season, it is a good time to do some prior planning before we plant seeds. Some kinds need special treatments, such as chilling, to get good germination rates. Chilling Seed Specifics
Here are some garden plants whose seeds need chilling for better germination. Choosing and Caring For Indoor Landscape Plants
A great way to beat the winter blahs is to surround yourself with the beauty of nature. The indoor landscape can provide this through houseplants during the winter months. Choosing Landscape Plants
Nip plant problems in the bud. The easiest way to do that is to chose your plants carefully. Youīll never go wrong if you choose low-maintenance, disease and pest-resistant varieties. Choosing Landscape Plants
Choose your landscape plants carefully. That is the way to nip plant problems in the bud. Choosing Plants for the Landscape
Here are some books that will help you select the most suitable plants for your landscape. Colonial Gardens
The desire for the new and the novel has become a pervasive feature in American culture. Yet our interest in historical garden styles is well grounded. Color Trends for 2006
Our gardens are influenced by contemporary color trends. Color Trends in the Landscape
Our landscapes are influenced by contemporary color trends. Coping with Weed Problems in the Landscape
A weed is a plant that is out of place. Corn for the Landscape
Whether we grow it in craft gardens, edible gardens, or as a colorful landscape plant, corn deserves a place in our garden. Create a Heat Proof Landscape
Summer is my least favorite time of the year. The heat can make landscape chores unpleasant. This can be a dry time as well, meaning we have to find time to water those plants that need it. That is one of the reasons I choose easy care plants that can take the heat. Creating Low Maintenance Landscapes
Here are some more tips on creating low maintenance landscapes. Decorating for the Holidays
People often feel stressed out during the holiday season. However you choose to celebrate, make it a meaningful one. Some folks find it very comforting to go all out and enjoy a traditional Christmas with family. Deer Resistant Plants
In many areas of the country, deer are a serious problem for home landscapes. Previously my garden was deer-free, but that began to change about five years ago. That was when I decided to grow plants they donīt like. Designing Your Outdoor Room
Americans are sticking close to home. Theyīre doing remodeling and landscaping to make their homes more comfortable. Think of your garden as an outdoor room. Fall-the Most Colorful Season
Every season brings something different to the landscape. Some people prefer spring, but fall is my favorite. It is much more gradual than spring. Fleuroselect and Florastar 2006 Winning Plants
Each year the Florastar and Fleuroselect organizations announce their award winning plants for the year. Fleuroselect Winners for 2007
Each year, Fleuroselect recognizes outstanding flower varieties, awarding either gold medals or quality marks for these winners. Flower and Garden Shows
You can get a lot of good ideas for your landscape by visiting flower and garden shows. Flowering Geraniums
Flowering geraniums are a great flowering pot plant for indoors during the winter months as well as being a good outdoor landscape plant. Focus on Indoor Plants
During the winter months when itīs too cold to spend time in our outdoor landscapes, the ideal activity is to get involved with indoor plants. Focus on Indoor Plants
During the winter, I welcome the chance to focus attention on my house plants. The summer months are filled with work on the outdoor landscape. Foliage Beats Flowers
Here in western North Carolina, the mountains will soon be greening up. The covers will shimmer and shine with the native wildflowers. Folklore in the Landscape
Before humans invented alphabets, there were storytellers who transmitted the legends and traditions to each new generation. In our landscapes, garden folklore works much the same way. Fragrant Plants
Consumers are mad about fragrance. Fungi and the World of Mushrooms
In general, fungi are a group of plants that we would rather forget that they exist. Garden Decor
How do we create a great garden? Ideally, it should start with a good landscape plant showing all the plants, garden furnishings, art, and other garden decor. Garden Detail
This past summer I decided I needed edging for some flower beds. I wanted something to complement the houseīs foundation. When making that decision, I realized just how important garden details can be to the landscape. Garden for Your Health
Maintain your health the natural way. Landscaping is the way to do that. Enjoy the physical and emotional benefits landscaping has to offer. Garden Gift Books
So far as garden gifts are concerned, you canīt beat gardening books. Thereīs one to suit every gardenerīs needs. Garden Kits as Holiday Gifts
When it comes to last minute gifts for gardeners, nothing beats garden kits. A number of different ones are available. Garden Report on My Flowers for 2006
How did my flowers do in 2006? Not ad, considering the entire season was drier and hotter than usual. In my discussion of specific varieties, I have put the source of my seeds in parentheses. Garden Travel Books as Holiday Gifts
Gardeners are prone to wanderlust. This means books on garden travel make wonderful holiday gifts. Gardening Report for the 2006 Season
Hereīs a summary of what did and didnīt go well in my garden during the 2006 gardening season. Gardening the Natural Way
At one time, organic gardening was considered a fad. But thanks to changes in the general publicīs attitude, organic gardening is now mainstream. Gardening with Native Plants
Dueto concern over the introduction of exotic, invasive plants, native species have gained in popularity in the last decade. this does represent a change in approach for American gardening. Genetically Engineered Plants
Of all the developments in recent years, genetically-modified plants is one of the most controversial. Getting Closer to Nature
Over 250 years ago, Henry David Thoreau wrote, "But now, by means of railroads and steamboats and telegraphs, the countryside is denaturalized." Substitute the word freeways and interstates and you have a description of modern life. For some the antidote is to explore the infinite beauty of nature. Gifts for Gardeners
It is so easy to find suitable gifts for gardeners. Youīll find many wonderful ideas at local garden centers and nurseries as well as online. Giving Seeds a Cold Treatment
A seed is a plant waiting to happen. Great Leaders and Their Gardens
Gardens donīt always survive the times, but often the written records for garden plants do. Heirloom Gardening
Heirloom gardens bring the past alive. Heirloom Gardens
Heirloom gardens arenīt new. The concept has been around for years. Heirloom Landscapes
Heirloom landscapes bring the past alive. Heirloom Seed Sources
Are you shopping for seeds of heirloom plants? A number of seed companies specialize or stock heirloom seeds and plants. Indoor Plant Projects for Winter
With the onset of winter, I find I have renewed interest in my indoor plants. This is the time to focus on the indoor landscape. Invasive Plants in the Landscape
Some plants behave much as thugs in the landscape. Japanese Gardens Through the Seasons
Landscapes are a place where we can wind down after a busy day at work. Landscaping Tips for Heat Zones
Summer comes early and stays late. Warm nights cause heat-loving vegetables like peppers to drop their blossoms. Flowers can become leggy and stretched, while edible crops may become unproductive. All of this led to the concept of heat zone listings for plants. Landscaping Trends
Landscaping trends reveal gardenersī varied tastes and interests. New Perennials for 2007
For 2007, a number of new perennials will be available for growing in perennial beds and borders, and mixed borders. Opposites Attract
When it comes to pleasing plant combinations for the landscape, think opposites. Opposing colors can be quite effective when theyīre used in flower beds and mixed borders. Overwintering Summer Bulbs
Summer bulbs can be easily overwintered indoors. Here's how. Overwintering Tender Perennials
Tender perennials can be overwintered indoors. Period Landscapes
Oh, the joy of having an older home. Itīs the perfect opportunity to grow heirloom plants in period landscapes. Preparing Plants for the Winter
Some hardy garden plants need winter protection. Quick Blooming Flowers
Different, thatīs a word that is often used to describe new plants. That description is probably overused. However, it does apply to a new type of plants, early blooming biennials. Seasonal Change in the Garden
The landscape was just gorgeous in the spring. Early summer it looked fine as many of the early blooming perennials did their stuff. Then, a bad case of the mid-summers blahs set in. Why does that seem to happen? Seed Saving Basics
Before there were seed catalogs and commercial seed companies, gardeners saved their own seeds. Now there is renewed interest in seed saving. Some 2006 Award Winning Herbaceous Plants
2006 has been a banner year with a large number of herbaceous plants being designated as award winners. Here is a look at some of them. Some Garden-Inspired Quilt Patterns
Gardeners who also quilt are often looking for garden-related projects. Here are reviews of several garden quilt patterns. Some Like it Hot
When spring arrives, I get all excited about my landscape projects. But once the summer weather arrives my enthusiasm wanes. I simply donīt like working in the heat. What can we do to keep garden work to a minimum during the hottest months? Specialty Gardens
The ideal home landscape meets both our physical and psychological needs. The goal of most gardeners is to be able to pursue their specific interests through specialty gardens as part of the overall landscape. Spookey Plants
For Halloween, gardeners are looking for spooky plants. What could be more spooktacular than orange and black plants? Orange ones are easy enough to find. Summer Bouquets
Those with gardens have an abundance of cut flowers. So many kinds of blooms are suitable for summer bouquets. Sweepstakes
sweepstakes Take A Break From The Garden
The late summer doldrums have set in. Whatīs a gardener to do? A little R & R is just the thing. Take a break from the garden. The Arts and Crafts Movement
For a decade or more, a revival of interest in the Arts and Crafts Movement has been strong. The Indoor Landscape
During the winter months our interest shifts from outdoors to indoors. By choosing the right houseplants, we can create a virtual tropical landscape indoors. The Pleasures of Bulbs
Of all the ornamentals, bulbs are probably the most rewarding. They are so easy to grow, and add so much beauty to home landscapes. Whether we grow them in flower beds and borders or container gardens, they deserve a place in our landscapes. The September Garden Report
September ushers in a new gardening season. Fall in the garden is an invigorating time. The Shady Landscape
The really hot days of summer are behind us. Before all of the memories of the growing season fade, think about the changes you might want to make next year in the landscape. The Year of the Sweet Pea
Each year, the National Garden Bureau bestows a special honor on a select flower. This year, the sweet pea was chosen, making 2005 the Year of the Sweet Pea. Theme Gardens for the Landscape
Suppose your taste runs to lanky, overgrown hollyhocks, sweet peas, balsam, and flowering tobacco. Is there a way to combine these to create an attractive landsape? Yes, if a cottage garden theme is used. Cottage gardens are only one type of theme that can be used to create special kinds of gardens Things Plants Do
When we're caring for the plants in our landscape, it works out better if we realize they are capable of responding to threats in their environment. Twixt and Tween-the Fall Gardening Season
In some colder areas of the country, the nighttime temperatures have already dipped into the mid-30īs. On the other hand, those in warmer areas can look forward to an extended fall season before old man winter arrives. Unusual Ground Covers
Among the lasting landscaping trends of the last several years is the de-emphasios on lawns. Instead, some of the areas normally planted in turfgrass are now used for other plants, such as ground covers. Using Container Plants in the Landscape
Container plants should be an integral part of every landscape scheme. Of the many reasons for growing plants in containers, portability is an important factor. Watering Methods for Indoor Plants
Watering is a major aspect of routine indoor plant care. Indoor gardeners short on time often streamline the process by using various automatic means.
Where Do all the Plants Come From?
In past centuries amateur plant breeders were responsible for many new varieties of plants. Now most people working in plant breeding are professionals working for seed companies or plant nurseries. Wind and Weather-Proof Flowers
Keep your garden looking its best by choosing wind and weatherproof plants.
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