ICY - Garden Guide
Sampler of Rare Fruits for Fun or Profit
Here is a sampler of unusual fruits showing up on temperate climate farms and in nurseries. Their rarity in your location, of course, depends on your growing region.Sea Buckthorn (Hipprophae rhamnoides)A very productive northern f
Seabuckthorn Plants
Seabuckthorn plants are very popular, and have many uses: Landscaping, cosmetics and food, to name a few.The berries of Seabuckthorn plants are juicy and a great source of Vitamin C. Certain types also contain Vitamins A and E....
The 2006 Perennial Plant of the Year
The Perennial Plant Association has picked Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch' as its 2006 Perennial Plant of the Year. The cultivar name is English for 'Feuerhexe' - the original German cultivar name. The common name for...
What are the Most Popular Rhododendrons?
The first Rhododendron to be classified and named was Rhododendron hirsutum. It was discovered by the 16th century Flemish botanist, Charles l'Ecluse. When it was introduced to Britain in 1656 from the European Alps,...
Designing A Year-Round Garden
All great gardens have one thing in common. That is, they offer something during each of the four seasons. Through spring and summer the colorful flowers of perennials, annuals and flowering trees and shrubs are the focal point...
Why You Should Have A Home Vegetable Garden
There are more reasons today than ever before why the owner of a small place should have his, or her, own vegetable garden. The days of home weaving, home cheese-making and home meat-packing, are gone. With a thousand and one...
Tips for Buying Plants Online
If you have considered buying plants online, this is one of the best ways to find desirable perennials and shrubs that are hard to source locally. But as with any mail order shopping, it's up to you to ensure that you're...
History Of Plum Trees And Their Hybrids
The documentation of ancient plums growing in antiquity is sparse. The best evidence of that oldest existence is best documented through Americas most famous pomologist, Luther Burbank, who reported in his twelve volume...
How To Read A Seed Catalog
Long before the first daffodils of the year come into bloom, seed catalogs are delivered to our mailboxes to herald the arrival of Spring. A good seed catalog contains so much information, it can sometimes be overwhelming for a...
7 Powerful Reasons To Eat Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C and potassium. They also pack plenty of the phytochemicals that provide disease prevention benefits. Tomatoes are high in lycopene (a powerful antioxidant) and phenolic compounds. In our...
Landscaping Ideas For Your Yard
Landscaping Ideas for Your YardOne of the benefits of having a yard is the fun you can have landscaping it. Imagine your yard with a garden pond enhanced by a pond bridge, wooden playscapes for children, walkthrough...
Weeding and Eating in the Summertime
A few weeks ago I was agonizing in the garden, pulling up weeds in the hot sun and wondering if it would be worth it. You see, very little was available to harvest yet and it seemed that all there was to be had was piles and...
How Much Water Do Tomatoes Need?
When growing tomatoes, getting the watering right is crucial for healthy plants.Water thoroughly to encourage the tomato roots to seek water and nutrients deep in the soil. With an extensive, deep root system, the plants will...
Boost Yield by Adding CO2 to Your Hydroponic Garden
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is required by crops to execute the photosynthesis process. Throughout photosynthesis, CO2 is mixed with water, nutrients, and light from the sun (or hydroponic garden light) to produce important sugars...
Winter Aroma for Your Garden
At this time of year, flowers in the garden are scarce and, with exception of a few hardy souls, the garden is usually a place to avoid until the warmth returns. But how many times have you stopped while walking during the...
Planting Tomatoes in Your Garden
Tomatoes are without a doubt one of the most popular vegetables in the home garden, and for good reason. Homegrown tomatoes are very nutritious and much more flavorful than those bought from a store. Tomato plants will produce...
Florist Shop That Close To Your House
Whenever we need to corrupt flowers we of necessity look for the nearest florist shop to help us bribe some striking flowers. The florists that we get together have a good idea of the diverse trends that are Using flowers at...
Growing Tomatoes - 3 Tips to Enjoying Juicy - Delicious Tomatoes this Summer
In order to be able to get juicy delicious tomatoes at home, the three most important things you have to get right are:1.Buying healthy seeds or seedlings2.Ensuring that your soil is conducive to growing tomatoes3.Watering the...
Lemon Used Everywhere
The fragrance of lemon has been used in dish soaps, laundry detergents and even in household cleaners. Generally lemon fragrance is thought to be an indication that the dishes or clothes have been cleansed of the dirt recently....
Add Color and Fragrance to Your Garden with the Korean Spice Viburnum
One Shrub Perfumes the Entire NeighborhoodThere are two things that are essential in every spring garden - color and fragrance. As the cold days of winter become the warm days of spring, there is nothing better than looking at a