Gilliflowers What is a gilliflower? I did not know so I looked it up in Johnson's Gardeners' Dictionary, edited by J. Fraser, F.L.S., F.R.H.S. and A. Hemsley (London: George Routledge & …
Devotion to one or more groups of plants
Clematis 'Pagoda' "Specialising in a hobby of any kind greatly increases its interest, and in the culture of flowers it is desirable to devote oneself more especially to one or two groups of plants, …
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Reaching out to the great un-gardened
Tulips from last year We must be ready, at a moment's notice, to reach out to the great un-gardened. We must recognize when there is a spark of interest in gardening and growing plants in the great …
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Wildflower Wednesday: A plan for my lawn
I have a plan for my lawn. I have a plan to cultivate it as a cut meadow filled with various flowers, including some wildflowers, each with its own season. I started working on my plan a few …
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Garden Fairies during the Crocus Carnival
Garden fairies here. We are garden fairies and we are taking a break from our cavorting during the Crocus Carnival to provide an update on what is really going on here at May Dreams Gardens. First …
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In the Garden of Don’ts
Dear Louise Shelton, Who are you? I know that you wrote a book in 1906 called The Seasons in a Flower Garden: A Handbook of Information and Instructions for the Amateur. I know that you likely …
