Articles related to "Hellebore"
Plant Profile: Hellebores
The so-called Christmas roses, and Lenton roses, are hellebores. The Hellebore is a great plant with a lot to offer gardeners at a time when not much else is going on.
plant profile • hellebore • christmas rose • lenton rose • winter blooms
The so-called Christmas roses, and Lenton roses, are hellebores. The Hellebore is a great plant with a lot to offer gardeners at a time when not much else is going on.
plant profile • hellebore • christmas rose • lenton rose • winter blooms
Two Ferns and a Hellebore in the Circle Garden
Gardening in Shade - Two Ferns and a Hellebore in the Circle Garden
dry stone wall • fern • ferns • hellebore • helleborus
Gardening in Shade - Two Ferns and a Hellebore in the Circle Garden
dry stone wall • fern • ferns • hellebore • helleborus
An English Summer
I explore the plants of an English garden in high summer.
plants • perennials • garden • borders • soil
I explore the plants of an English garden in high summer.
plants • perennials • garden • borders • soil
DVD Review: The Smurfs True Blue Friends
Warner Home Video's The Smurfs: True Blue Friends may be fun for kids, but will annoy grownups. 3/10.
the smurfs: true blue friends • dvd review • peyo • hanna-barbera • 1980's cartoon
Warner Home Video's The Smurfs: True Blue Friends may be fun for kids, but will annoy grownups. 3/10.
the smurfs: true blue friends • dvd review • peyo • hanna-barbera • 1980's cartoon
Low Maintenance Garden Plants
Everyone wants foundation landscapes that look great, but not everyone wants to spend hours in the garden each week. These plants are easy keepers that look great!
foundation plants • low fuss plants • easy to care for plants • low maintenance plants • foundation plantings
Everyone wants foundation landscapes that look great, but not everyone wants to spend hours in the garden each week. These plants are easy keepers that look great!
foundation plants • low fuss plants • easy to care for plants • low maintenance plants • foundation plantings
Fall Cleanup of Perennial Beds
With a hard frost past in most areas, fall cleanup of the perennial beds should be underway. Here is what to do and why.
fusarium wilt • putting the garden to bed • fall perennial care • clearing the perennial bed • hellebores
With a hard frost past in most areas, fall cleanup of the perennial beds should be underway. Here is what to do and why.
fusarium wilt • putting the garden to bed • fall perennial care • clearing the perennial bed • hellebores
How to Grow Polemonium Plant Profile
Shade loving, bright flowering and extremely winter hardy, Jacob's ladder is an excellent choice for a wide variety of gardens and landscapes.
plant profile • polemonium • jacob's ladder • greek valerian • winter hardy
Shade loving, bright flowering and extremely winter hardy, Jacob's ladder is an excellent choice for a wide variety of gardens and landscapes.
plant profile • polemonium • jacob's ladder • greek valerian • winter hardy
Plant Profile Online Encyclopedia
An alphabetical listing of all the plant profiles covering flowering plants, garden shrubs, ornamental trees and more. An online plant encyclopedia with growing details.
plant profiles • gardening encyclopedia • online landscape plants • growing guides • perennials
An alphabetical listing of all the plant profiles covering flowering plants, garden shrubs, ornamental trees and more. An online plant encyclopedia with growing details.
plant profiles • gardening encyclopedia • online landscape plants • growing guides • perennials
Pollution Tolerant Plants
Until we solve many of our current pollution problems some urban gardens will suffer. Here are smog tolerant options for gardens in dirty cities.
pollution tolerant plants • perennials for smog • urban gardens • polluted air • annual plants
Until we solve many of our current pollution problems some urban gardens will suffer. Here are smog tolerant options for gardens in dirty cities.
pollution tolerant plants • perennials for smog • urban gardens • polluted air • annual plants
A Few Western Lilies
Last week I wrote about some lilies I found in Mississippi. This week I'd like to touch on a few western species I've found.
a few western lilies • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Last week I wrote about some lilies I found in Mississippi. This week I'd like to touch on a few western species I've found.
a few western lilies • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
WHAT winter color??
Its tough to get color and beauty in a winter garden when you live in the frozen north. But all that blankness does have its compensations.
color • garden • winter • gardens • gardening
Its tough to get color and beauty in a winter garden when you live in the frozen north. But all that blankness does have its compensations.
color • garden • winter • gardens • gardening
Springing into Action
With the snowdrops nearly over and hellebores in full swing, I look at some early spring jobs. These include how to feed the soil and keep it healthy and I also attempt to sort out two major new problems. Whilst Sophie my cat plays amongst the pots in the sunshine.
gardening • gardens • english gardening • city gardening • town gardening
With the snowdrops nearly over and hellebores in full swing, I look at some early spring jobs. These include how to feed the soil and keep it healthy and I also attempt to sort out two major new problems. Whilst Sophie my cat plays amongst the pots in the sunshine.
gardening • gardens • english gardening • city gardening • town gardening
Native American Healing Herbs
The properties of herbs are complex in their actions; learn how to understand the healing herbs which native American tribes have been using for centuries.
native american healing herbs • understanding the properties of herbs used by amer • healing herbs • poisonous or toxic native american herbs • native american adaptogens
The properties of herbs are complex in their actions; learn how to understand the healing herbs which native American tribes have been using for centuries.
native american healing herbs • understanding the properties of herbs used by amer • healing herbs • poisonous or toxic native american herbs • native american adaptogens
Lewis and Clark: Up and Over the Rocky Mountains
Lewis and Clark made it to the Rocky Mountains on July 17, 1805; they came out the other side on October 10. During this time, and their return trip the following spring, they gathered more than 80 species of plants.
up and over the rocky mountains • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Lewis and Clark made it to the Rocky Mountains on July 17, 1805; they came out the other side on October 10. During this time, and their return trip the following spring, they gathered more than 80 species of plants.
up and over the rocky mountains • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
The Glory of the Garden
What makes gardening such a popular pastime? It is without doubt the pleasure and satisfaction of growing a variety of plants in the most trying of circumstances. In this article, we glory in the garden of town and city.
gardening • gardens • town gardens • city gardens • urban gardening
What makes gardening such a popular pastime? It is without doubt the pleasure and satisfaction of growing a variety of plants in the most trying of circumstances. In this article, we glory in the garden of town and city.
gardening • gardens • town gardens • city gardens • urban gardening
Winter and Holiday Themed Plants
There are so many fun ways to enjoy winter in the garden year-round including planting some of these winter themed plants.
winter plants • themed names • christmas • holiday • snow
There are so many fun ways to enjoy winter in the garden year-round including planting some of these winter themed plants.
winter plants • themed names • christmas • holiday • snow
Hardy Perennials
Graham Rice's book, Hardy Perennials, was the 1995 Garden Writers Guild book winner for books on a single topic. This article reviews that book.
book review • hardy perennials • graham rice
Graham Rice's book, Hardy Perennials, was the 1995 Garden Writers Guild book winner for books on a single topic. This article reviews that book.
book review • hardy perennials • graham rice
Toxic Plants and Pets
There's an array of toxic plants in the average yard or garden. Learn what plants are toxic and the symptoms of poisoning in livestock, pets and other animals.
poisons • pet poisons • toxins • pet toxins • animal toxins
There's an array of toxic plants in the average yard or garden. Learn what plants are toxic and the symptoms of poisoning in livestock, pets and other animals.
poisons • pet poisons • toxins • pet toxins • animal toxins
Green Shoots of Recovery
Blasts of winter of winter snow and rain in early spring lay low many plants. This does not stop the spring growth of many plants and many spring jobs are already upon us gardeners.
spring • fertiliser • organic fertiliser • clematis • delphiniums
Blasts of winter of winter snow and rain in early spring lay low many plants. This does not stop the spring growth of many plants and many spring jobs are already upon us gardeners.
spring • fertiliser • organic fertiliser • clematis • delphiniums
Biowarfare
The first recorded accounts of biological agents being used as weapons were from the 6th century B.C.
biological agent • biowarfare • black death • plague • smallpox
The first recorded accounts of biological agents being used as weapons were from the 6th century B.C.
biological agent • biowarfare • black death • plague • smallpox
Therapeutic Gardening
Spring is here and there has never been a better time to glean the spiritual and therapeutic benefits of gardening. Learn what plants to choose and get started.
spring planting advice • therapeutic aspects of gardening • spiritual aspects of gardening • gardening • spring blooming plants
Spring is here and there has never been a better time to glean the spiritual and therapeutic benefits of gardening. Learn what plants to choose and get started.
spring planting advice • therapeutic aspects of gardening • spiritual aspects of gardening • gardening • spring blooming plants
What is Resveratrol?
Read about the powerful antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory, anti-aging and anti-cancer characteristics.
resveratrol • antioxidant • anti-inflammatory • anti-aging • anti-cancer
Read about the powerful antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory, anti-aging and anti-cancer characteristics.
resveratrol • antioxidant • anti-inflammatory • anti-aging • anti-cancer
Spring is in the Air
With winter having a final wild fling, there are signs that the year is now turning. Snowdrops and other heralds of spring warm the heart at this time of year. With the wind whistling around my ears and the rain relentless in its intensity, I go in search of treaures lost and visit a friend with long ears.
gardening • gardens • town gardens • city gardens • spring
With winter having a final wild fling, there are signs that the year is now turning. Snowdrops and other heralds of spring warm the heart at this time of year. With the wind whistling around my ears and the rain relentless in its intensity, I go in search of treaures lost and visit a friend with long ears.
gardening • gardens • town gardens • city gardens • spring
Drought Gardening: Going Into Emergency Mode
Many areas have now moved into water rationing - and the whole garden looks threatened. What can we do to save at least our most treasured plants? Here are some drastic measures for drastic times.
drought • gardening • xeriscape • xeriscaping • water rationing
Many areas have now moved into water rationing - and the whole garden looks threatened. What can we do to save at least our most treasured plants? Here are some drastic measures for drastic times.
drought • gardening • xeriscape • xeriscaping • water rationing
How to be Popular with Your Perennials - and Vice Versa
There are some perennials which are lovely, and care-free - or close to it. This week we look at the criteria for a really low-maintenance perennial that will make gardening a real pleasure.
There are some perennials which are lovely, and care-free - or close to it. This week we look at the criteria for a really low-maintenance perennial that will make gardening a real pleasure.
Perennial Foliage For Early Winter
The tree and shrub leaves have drifted over my borders and most perennials in my garden have retreated underground, or into tight rosettes, for the winter. Nevertheless, a jaunt around the garden found several perennials whose leaves are still very much in evidence; aiding the evergreen trees and shrubs in furnishing the early winter garden.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
The tree and shrub leaves have drifted over my borders and most perennials in my garden have retreated underground, or into tight rosettes, for the winter. Nevertheless, a jaunt around the garden found several perennials whose leaves are still very much in evidence; aiding the evergreen trees and shrubs in furnishing the early winter garden.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Eastern Skunk Cabbage in Bog and Water Gardens
Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus), Virginia Native Plant Society 2009 Wildflower of the Year, is an early blooming native plant at home in bog and water gardens.
skunk cabbage • symplocarpus foetidius • virginia native plant society - vnps • virginia wildflower plants • bog garden design
Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus), Virginia Native Plant Society 2009 Wildflower of the Year, is an early blooming native plant at home in bog and water gardens.
skunk cabbage • symplocarpus foetidius • virginia native plant society - vnps • virginia wildflower plants • bog garden design
Flowers for Shade or Part Shade
Plant these beautiful, easy to grow flowers in your shady or partially shaded garden for colorful blooms all season from spring through summer and fall.
flowers for shade • shade garden • shade perennial • shade annual • part shade
Plant these beautiful, easy to grow flowers in your shady or partially shaded garden for colorful blooms all season from spring through summer and fall.
flowers for shade • shade garden • shade perennial • shade annual • part shade
The Illusory and Elusive Black Plant
We see it in our mind's eye as the color of fertile black earth -but rarely do we see it growing out of that earth. We have plenty of "near blacks," but few true blacks.
black plants • black foliage • black tulips • black dahlia • james ellroy
We see it in our mind's eye as the color of fertile black earth -but rarely do we see it growing out of that earth. We have plenty of "near blacks," but few true blacks.
black plants • black foliage • black tulips • black dahlia • james ellroy
Beautiful Wedding Flower Ideas
Top tips on wedding flowers for day and evening, as well as what goes best with your hair colour. Includes lists of seasonal flowers and inspiring ideas.
ideas for wedding flowers • bridal bouquets • wedding flowers • bridal flowers • white wedding flowers
Top tips on wedding flowers for day and evening, as well as what goes best with your hair colour. Includes lists of seasonal flowers and inspiring ideas.
ideas for wedding flowers • bridal bouquets • wedding flowers • bridal flowers • white wedding flowers
Caladium Bulb Plant Profile
Caladiums are one of the most popular foliage plants for adding color to shade gardens. See how to grow favorite caladium bulbs in your garden.
caladium plants • tropical bulbs • tender perennials • annuals • shade plants
Caladiums are one of the most popular foliage plants for adding color to shade gardens. See how to grow favorite caladium bulbs in your garden.
caladium plants • tropical bulbs • tender perennials • annuals • shade plants
English Country Gardens: Howick Hall
Howick Hall Gardens are close to the beautiful Northumberland coast. After viewing the gardens you can enjoy a walk by the sea.
english country gardens • howick hall gardens • birthplace of earl grey tea • wild bog garden • the northumberland coast
Howick Hall Gardens are close to the beautiful Northumberland coast. After viewing the gardens you can enjoy a walk by the sea.
english country gardens • howick hall gardens • birthplace of earl grey tea • wild bog garden • the northumberland coast
Flowers for the White Garden
Flowers for the white garden or moon garden include multitudes of white flowered annuals, biennials, perennials, bulbs, rhizomes, and tubers.
white garden flower • moon garden flower • perennial • annual • biennial
Flowers for the white garden or moon garden include multitudes of white flowered annuals, biennials, perennials, bulbs, rhizomes, and tubers.
white garden flower • moon garden flower • perennial • annual • biennial
Hydrangea Plant Profile
A favorite garden shrub for generations the Hydrangea evokes charm and grace with its large flower clusters and long season of bloom. Grow a hydrangea in your garden!
plant profile • hydrangea shrubs • deciduous shrub • growing hydrangeas • care for hydrangea
A favorite garden shrub for generations the Hydrangea evokes charm and grace with its large flower clusters and long season of bloom. Grow a hydrangea in your garden!
plant profile • hydrangea shrubs • deciduous shrub • growing hydrangeas • care for hydrangea
Kerria Japonica
With flowers as golden as a sunrise, Kerria japonica brings sunbeams to the shadiest spots of a garden.
kerria japonica • japanese yellow rose • easter rose • shade-loving shrub • flowering shrub preferring a shady habitat
With flowers as golden as a sunrise, Kerria japonica brings sunbeams to the shadiest spots of a garden.
kerria japonica • japanese yellow rose • easter rose • shade-loving shrub • flowering shrub preferring a shady habitat
Plant Profile Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
A popular and charming cottage garden plant that adds grace to partly shaded gardens, the bleeding heart is a long-time beloved plant in heirloom gardens.
dicentra • bleeding heart • shade flowering plant • perennial plants • hardy flowers
A popular and charming cottage garden plant that adds grace to partly shaded gardens, the bleeding heart is a long-time beloved plant in heirloom gardens.
dicentra • bleeding heart • shade flowering plant • perennial plants • hardy flowers
Planting Under Trees - Part 9
Gardening in Shade - Planting Under Trees - Part - 9 - Happy and Unhappy Campers
kirengeshoma palmata • astilbe glow (glut) • astilbe simplicifolia sprite • astilbe granat • hosta sieboldiana
Gardening in Shade - Planting Under Trees - Part - 9 - Happy and Unhappy Campers
kirengeshoma palmata • astilbe glow (glut) • astilbe simplicifolia sprite • astilbe granat • hosta sieboldiana
The Beth Chatto Gardens - Part 2
Continuing from the last article, looking at Beth Chatto's waterside and woodland plantings.
beth chatto • garden • shade • woodland • damp
Continuing from the last article, looking at Beth Chatto's waterside and woodland plantings.
beth chatto • garden • shade • woodland • damp
Great Garden Writers
Reading books and articles by garden writers can often be the best way to learn how to make a great garden. Here are some sage thoughts on planting spring bulbs.
bulbs • spring bulbs • crocus • daffodil • the tulip
Reading books and articles by garden writers can often be the best way to learn how to make a great garden. Here are some sage thoughts on planting spring bulbs.
bulbs • spring bulbs • crocus • daffodil • the tulip
Foxglove Plant Profile
The foxglove is a stately plant that has been featured in gardens for centuries. This growing guide will help you care for, maintain and select the best foxglove.
plant profile • foxglove • shade plant • biennial • cottage garden plant
The foxglove is a stately plant that has been featured in gardens for centuries. This growing guide will help you care for, maintain and select the best foxglove.
plant profile • foxglove • shade plant • biennial • cottage garden plant
The Beginner's Garden
In this time of economic hardships, new gardeners can't afford to buy plants in 5 gallon pots. So new gardens can look very bare.
beginning gardening • beginner's garden • garden planning • plant spacing • perennials
In this time of economic hardships, new gardeners can't afford to buy plants in 5 gallon pots. So new gardens can look very bare.
beginning gardening • beginner's garden • garden planning • plant spacing • perennials
Growing Shrubs and Perennials in Containers
Growing permanent plants in containers
container gardening • growing shrubs • perennials in containers • containers • perennials
Growing permanent plants in containers
container gardening • growing shrubs • perennials in containers • containers • perennials
A Taste of Spring
Some early-blooming daffodils, thanks to the quirk in our winter weather.
daffodils • bulbs • flowers
Some early-blooming daffodils, thanks to the quirk in our winter weather.
daffodils • bulbs • flowers
A Winter Garden
There are many choices available to provide color, texture, form and berries for your winter container garden.
winter container garden • winter garden • evergreens • ornamental grass • junipers
There are many choices available to provide color, texture, form and berries for your winter container garden.
winter container garden • winter garden • evergreens • ornamental grass • junipers
About Alba Roses (Rosa alba)
Alba roses are one of the Old Garden Rose classes and are characterized by their white, or nearly white flowers. But that's not all these lovely rose bushes offer.
plant profile • alba roses • old garden roses • white roses • rose plant
Alba roses are one of the Old Garden Rose classes and are characterized by their white, or nearly white flowers. But that's not all these lovely rose bushes offer.
plant profile • alba roses • old garden roses • white roses • rose plant
Big Ideas for Small Places
Thinking big in a small garden is not only possible it is essential. How to make sure you plant shrubs and perennials that give you pleasure the year round and provide value for money.
small gardens • container gardening • shade • english town garden
Thinking big in a small garden is not only possible it is essential. How to make sure you plant shrubs and perennials that give you pleasure the year round and provide value for money.
small gardens • container gardening • shade • english town garden
Gardening from Scratch
Daffodils with perennials in the garden.
bulbs • daffodils • perennials • gardens
Daffodils with perennials in the garden.
bulbs • daffodils • perennials • gardens
How Landscape Plants Appeal to the Senses
A visitor's first impression of a garden comes through the sense of sight. But well-designed landscapes often offer more than eye candy - they engage all the senses.
landscape plants • quality flora • design gardens • sensory delight • well designed landscapes
A visitor's first impression of a garden comes through the sense of sight. But well-designed landscapes often offer more than eye candy - they engage all the senses.
landscape plants • quality flora • design gardens • sensory delight • well designed landscapes
I resolve. . .: Painless Ordering for Perfect Potential Gardens
New years Resolutions and those tempting catalogs
New years Resolutions and those tempting catalogs
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