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All About Junipers
Junipers are everywhere - on our lawns and on rocky outcrops, and on all the continents except Antartica. Find out how they grow, what they're used for, and more.
junipers • juniper berries • juniper berry • juniper trees • juniper tree
Junipers are everywhere - on our lawns and on rocky outcrops, and on all the continents except Antartica. Find out how they grow, what they're used for, and more.
junipers • juniper berries • juniper berry • juniper trees • juniper tree
Essential Oil of Juniper
Thought of as a winter oil, you may be surprised all this oil can do for you this summer.
essential oils • juniper • aromatherapy • oil • skin conditions
Thought of as a winter oil, you may be surprised all this oil can do for you this summer.
essential oils • juniper • aromatherapy • oil • skin conditions
One-Seed Juniper
Along with the pinyon pine, the one-seed juniper can add beauty and structure to a desert garden.
one-seed juniper • juniper • pinyon • pinion • juniper berries
Along with the pinyon pine, the one-seed juniper can add beauty and structure to a desert garden.
one-seed juniper • juniper • pinyon • pinion • juniper berries
JUMPIN' JUNIPERS!
Is the juniper the answer to all your wildscaping problems? Probably not, but there's a lot to recommend this overused native plant!
juniper • wildscaping • shrubs • bushes
Is the juniper the answer to all your wildscaping problems? Probably not, but there's a lot to recommend this overused native plant!
juniper • wildscaping • shrubs • bushes
Junipers, not just the same old boring evergreens
Junipers are often thought of as boring plants. Well...often they are when they are hedged and made to mimick the neighbor's yard. Be wild! Grow them like they belong there!
juniper • arizona • ceders • gin • monkey brains
Junipers are often thought of as boring plants. Well...often they are when they are hedged and made to mimick the neighbor's yard. Be wild! Grow them like they belong there!
juniper • arizona • ceders • gin • monkey brains
Ravioli with Juniper Sauce
A recipe for a spinach and potato ravioli from the South Tyrol, which is served with an unusual juniper sauce.
ravioli • spinach and potato dough • juniper cream sauce • the vegeterranean • south tyrol
A recipe for a spinach and potato ravioli from the South Tyrol, which is served with an unusual juniper sauce.
ravioli • spinach and potato dough • juniper cream sauce • the vegeterranean • south tyrol
Jumpin' for Juniper
Here in the Northern Hemisphere, as the leaves finish their fall and the landscape shows the beginnings of its winter sleep, we can't help but admire the Enchanting Evergreens. This month we'll see how one favorite, the Juniper, offers much more than just ornamental beauty.
juniper • herb • herbalist • herbalism • homeopath
Here in the Northern Hemisphere, as the leaves finish their fall and the landscape shows the beginnings of its winter sleep, we can't help but admire the Enchanting Evergreens. This month we'll see how one favorite, the Juniper, offers much more than just ornamental beauty.
juniper • herb • herbalist • herbalism • homeopath
Jumpin' for Juniper Part II
Part two of the many other non-ornamental uses for this enchanting evergreen!
juniper • herb • herbalist • herbalism • homeopath
Part two of the many other non-ornamental uses for this enchanting evergreen!
juniper • herb • herbalist • herbalism • homeopath
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
Are some gardening programmes a pain in the neck?
Are gardening programmes getting to be ridiculous "
gardening programs • televison programs • t.v. • programs • programmmes
Are gardening programmes getting to be ridiculous "
gardening programs • televison programs • t.v. • programs • programmmes
Thanksgiving: 'Turkeys' in the Garden
Gardening Turkeys
gardening turkeys • avoid • plants • home garden • junipers
Gardening Turkeys
gardening turkeys • avoid • plants • home garden • junipers
A Gentle Warning
This article explains why the "bonsai" frequently sold during this holidlay season are not quality bonsai. Several alternative gift suggestions are made.
bonsai • juniper
This article explains why the "bonsai" frequently sold during this holidlay season are not quality bonsai. Several alternative gift suggestions are made.
bonsai • juniper
Desert Canyon Backpacking
The silence and solitude of a descent into an hidden red sandstone canyon is renewing, in body and spirit.
backpacking desert canyon sandstone water wilderne
The silence and solitude of a descent into an hidden red sandstone canyon is renewing, in body and spirit.
backpacking desert canyon sandstone water wilderne
Natural Alternative to the Fence
There are many different options other than a fence. And you never look at them quite so hard as when you are forced to not fence at all.
fence • hedge • juniper • leyland cypress • bamboo
There are many different options other than a fence. And you never look at them quite so hard as when you are forced to not fence at all.
fence • hedge • juniper • leyland cypress • bamboo
Top 5 Low Desert Evergreen Trees
Low-desert gardens, those areas that are below 4,000 feet in elevation and between zones 7 and 9, are suitable for these trees.
trees • desert garden • mediterranean cypress • alligator juniper • one-seed juniper
Low-desert gardens, those areas that are below 4,000 feet in elevation and between zones 7 and 9, are suitable for these trees.
trees • desert garden • mediterranean cypress • alligator juniper • one-seed juniper
WEST SIDE GARAGE PLANTING
The west sides of homes are among the hottest places in xeric landscaping. You can order most plants now for fall planting. You can put your garage on the west to act as an insulating buffer. A variety of "Xeric to the Max" plants work well and look really good together on the garage or house's west wall.
west • xeriscaping • xeric • rocky mountain juniper • juniper
The west sides of homes are among the hottest places in xeric landscaping. You can order most plants now for fall planting. You can put your garage on the west to act as an insulating buffer. A variety of "Xeric to the Max" plants work well and look really good together on the garage or house's west wall.
west • xeriscaping • xeric • rocky mountain juniper • juniper
Xeriscape(TM) and Feng Shui
Many of the ancient traditions of feng shui are compatible with the post=modern principles of Xeriscape garden design.
xeriscape • xeric • feng shui • chi • windbreaks
Many of the ancient traditions of feng shui are compatible with the post=modern principles of Xeriscape garden design.
xeriscape • xeric • feng shui • chi • windbreaks
Bye Yew Hedge, Hi New Hedge: The Optimist's Garden
If you must use evergreens as a foundation planting in your front yard - if, in fact, you insist on a foundation planting with shrubs - then why not go the creative route and use colorful dwarf conifers in blues, golds, and bronzes? And while you're waiting for them to grow up, why not use some temporary but attractive filler to make the garden look finished long before it actually matures?
front yard garden • foundation planting • yews • conifers • colorado blue spruce
If you must use evergreens as a foundation planting in your front yard - if, in fact, you insist on a foundation planting with shrubs - then why not go the creative route and use colorful dwarf conifers in blues, golds, and bronzes? And while you're waiting for them to grow up, why not use some temporary but attractive filler to make the garden look finished long before it actually matures?
front yard garden • foundation planting • yews • conifers • colorado blue spruce
Weeping Evergreen Trees
Evergreen trees are used to provide color year-round, but some also have weeping or pendulous form that is extra exciting! See my top six picks.
weeping form plants • evergreen trees • weeping trees • holly plants • winter interest
Evergreen trees are used to provide color year-round, but some also have weeping or pendulous form that is extra exciting! See my top six picks.
weeping form plants • evergreen trees • weeping trees • holly plants • winter interest
Japanese Garden Evergreen Plants
These lovely evergreen conifers make great additions to a Japanese reflection garden because of the interesting form and year round color they provide the landscape.
japanese garden • conifer plants • evergreen shrubs • scott's pine • junipers
These lovely evergreen conifers make great additions to a Japanese reflection garden because of the interesting form and year round color they provide the landscape.
japanese garden • conifer plants • evergreen shrubs • scott's pine • junipers
Plants for a Japanese Garden
The homeowner said yes to a Japanese inspiration garden. Now it's time for the interior designer and landscape designer to visit the nursery and finish their plan.
japanese garden • inspiration garden • japanese maples • cascade falls weeping bald cypress • french asian
The homeowner said yes to a Japanese inspiration garden. Now it's time for the interior designer and landscape designer to visit the nursery and finish their plan.
japanese garden • inspiration garden • japanese maples • cascade falls weeping bald cypress • french asian
Dry Landscaping Ornamental Grasses
Dryland Ornamental Grasses can make a bare landscape look livable and natural.
xeriscape • xeriscape(tm) • dry landscape • grasses • ornamental grasses
Dryland Ornamental Grasses can make a bare landscape look livable and natural.
xeriscape • xeriscape(tm) • dry landscape • grasses • ornamental grasses
Ocala National Forest
Take a ride up to the northern part of the state to the city of Ocala known as "the horse capital of the world".
ocala national forest • forests • horses • thoroughbreds • juniper springs
Take a ride up to the northern part of the state to the city of Ocala known as "the horse capital of the world".
ocala national forest • forests • horses • thoroughbreds • juniper springs
On the Edge of the Canyon
On the edge of a beautiful little canyon in the middle of the Colorado Plateau, I met a Dasymutilla gloriosa and was blessed by the spirit of the canyon
colorado plateau • canyon • thistledown velvet ant • dasymutilla gloriosa • canyon wren
On the edge of a beautiful little canyon in the middle of the Colorado Plateau, I met a Dasymutilla gloriosa and was blessed by the spirit of the canyon
colorado plateau • canyon • thistledown velvet ant • dasymutilla gloriosa • canyon wren
Review:Flock, by Bell X1
On February 19, Irish Alternative/Indie Band Bell X1 unleashes their 5-time platinum-scoring album 'Flock' in the United States and Canada. A CD review.
alternative music • indie music • irish music • irish bands • bell x1
On February 19, Irish Alternative/Indie Band Bell X1 unleashes their 5-time platinum-scoring album 'Flock' in the United States and Canada. A CD review.
alternative music • indie music • irish music • irish bands • bell x1
Sanctuary on the South Rim: Grand Canyon Epitath
Concluding my spate of Grand Canyon offerings, a literary friend pens this most lucent tribute.
el tovar • grand canyon • south rim • raven • kaibab limestone
Concluding my spate of Grand Canyon offerings, a literary friend pens this most lucent tribute.
el tovar • grand canyon • south rim • raven • kaibab limestone
The Gourmet Vegetarian in Italy
If you fancy trying your hand at some gourmet vegetarian recipes, check out The Vegeterranean, a new Italian cookbook.
the vegeterranean • gourmet vegetarian recipes • country house montali hotel • malu simoes • truffles from umbria
If you fancy trying your hand at some gourmet vegetarian recipes, check out The Vegeterranean, a new Italian cookbook.
the vegeterranean • gourmet vegetarian recipes • country house montali hotel • malu simoes • truffles from umbria
WEST PRIVACY SCREEN PLANTS
Continuing with the west side of the dry landscape, we consider what looks good as a privacy screen between the front and back yards. An added plus: Birds love it, too!
xeriscaping(tm) • xeric landscaping • front yard • back yard • west
Continuing with the west side of the dry landscape, we consider what looks good as a privacy screen between the front and back yards. An added plus: Birds love it, too!
xeriscaping(tm) • xeric landscaping • front yard • back yard • west
Your Houseplant Questions Answered
This week readers' questions about their houseplants are being answered. They cover a wide range of common problems and fortunately have simple solutions!
houseplant care • questions about houseplants • ivy • bonsai • juniper
This week readers' questions about their houseplants are being answered. They cover a wide range of common problems and fortunately have simple solutions!
houseplant care • questions about houseplants • ivy • bonsai • juniper
Arid Zones in The Garden
The third zone in a desert garden is the "arid" zone, one that requires little or no supplemental water after they are established. Read about the "arid" zone, and the pl
desert garden • arid • low-water-use • drought • valerian
The third zone in a desert garden is the "arid" zone, one that requires little or no supplemental water after they are established. Read about the "arid" zone, and the pl
desert garden • arid • low-water-use • drought • valerian
DECORATING FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Add some dazzle to the holidays by using fruits in your seasonal decorations, whether you use swags, wreaths, or table arrangements.
fruits • wreaths • swags • centerpieces • baskets
Add some dazzle to the holidays by using fruits in your seasonal decorations, whether you use swags, wreaths, or table arrangements.
fruits • wreaths • swags • centerpieces • baskets
Allelopathic Plants: Lone Killers
Some plants just can't get along with other plants. In fact, they might just be out to kill their neighbors.
allelopathic • chemical attack • phenols • coumarins • juglone
Some plants just can't get along with other plants. In fact, they might just be out to kill their neighbors.
allelopathic • chemical attack • phenols • coumarins • juglone
Evergreen Plants in Winter Gardens
Learn some guidelines for using evergreens in the garden to provide winter winterest. Look at the types of evergreens available, and variety of uses for your landscape.
winter evergreens • winter evergreen plants • evergreens in the landscape • eastern red cedar • juniperus virginiana
Learn some guidelines for using evergreens in the garden to provide winter winterest. Look at the types of evergreens available, and variety of uses for your landscape.
winter evergreens • winter evergreen plants • evergreens in the landscape • eastern red cedar • juniperus virginiana
Herb Glossary: Epazote to K Lime
These plants have a myriad of medicinal, culinary and decorative uses, several of which are detailed here.
herb dictionary • herbal ingredients • seasoning blends • recipes seasoning • cooking spice
These plants have a myriad of medicinal, culinary and decorative uses, several of which are detailed here.
herb dictionary • herbal ingredients • seasoning blends • recipes seasoning • cooking spice
Herbal Medicines 101
Learn more about the eight classes of Herbal therapies: Diuresis, Emesis, Perspiration, Voiding, Purification, Stimulation, Tranquilization and Tonification
herbs • herbal • medicine • therapy • herbalism
Learn more about the eight classes of Herbal therapies: Diuresis, Emesis, Perspiration, Voiding, Purification, Stimulation, Tranquilization and Tonification
herbs • herbal • medicine • therapy • herbalism
Installing a Japanese Garden
It's planting day for the Japanese gardens and the temperature is soaring. Will the inspiration garden be inspiring?
japanese inspiration garden • french asian • japanese maple • shantung mape • tanyosho pines
It's planting day for the Japanese gardens and the temperature is soaring. Will the inspiration garden be inspiring?
japanese inspiration garden • french asian • japanese maple • shantung mape • tanyosho pines
MAGICAL HERBS
For centuries, herbs have enriched people's lives. According to herbal folklore, many species have magical properties. From taming beasts to making folks feel safe and secure, these plants contributed to a sense of well-being.
magical herbs • magical properties • herbal folklore • witches • sorcerers
For centuries, herbs have enriched people's lives. According to herbal folklore, many species have magical properties. From taming beasts to making folks feel safe and secure, these plants contributed to a sense of well-being.
magical herbs • magical properties • herbal folklore • witches • sorcerers
More Helpful Healing Herbs: HAWTHORN to MILK THISTLE
The herbs included in this section, from Hawthorne to Milk Thistle, are fascinating and offer great aid to overall good health. The world of alternative medicine, which is the use of herbal treatments and remedies is full of helpful and beneficial information. There are numerous supplements and treatments which can prolong and enhance life. They're certainly worth a try and this information should constantly reinforce our will to "never give up!"
herbs • alternative • treatment • hawthorn • heart
The herbs included in this section, from Hawthorne to Milk Thistle, are fascinating and offer great aid to overall good health. The world of alternative medicine, which is the use of herbal treatments and remedies is full of helpful and beneficial information. There are numerous supplements and treatments which can prolong and enhance life. They're certainly worth a try and this information should constantly reinforce our will to "never give up!"
herbs • alternative • treatment • hawthorn • heart
Native trees as bonsai
Many native North American tree and shrub species can be grown as bonsai, allowing the gardener to build a deeper connection with the life of these plants.
native • tree • bonsai • botanical • cedar
Many native North American tree and shrub species can be grown as bonsai, allowing the gardener to build a deeper connection with the life of these plants.
native • tree • bonsai • botanical • cedar
Off-Season Dreaming, or, To Cuddle With Catalogs – Part III
The second half of a baker's dozen of the author's favorite catalogs and associated web sites.
plant delights nursery • juniper level botanic gardens • tony avent • hosta • bluestone perennials
The second half of a baker's dozen of the author's favorite catalogs and associated web sites.
plant delights nursery • juniper level botanic gardens • tony avent • hosta • bluestone perennials
South of France Wine
White, red and rosé wines to suite every discriminating palate
south of france wine • the languedoc region along the mediterranean • white red and rosé wines to suite every discrimina • the south of france is synonymous with delicate an • the languedoc region conjures up warm stone terrac
White, red and rosé wines to suite every discriminating palate
south of france wine • the languedoc region along the mediterranean • white red and rosé wines to suite every discrimina • the south of france is synonymous with delicate an • the languedoc region conjures up warm stone terrac
The Sojourner of Gilead
Elijah just appears on the scene, so to speak. We are told little about his early life. Much like Melchizedek, he simply emerges out of obscurity, and nothing is mentioned about his parents, his ancestry or early life
elijah • bible • god • romans • scripture
Elijah just appears on the scene, so to speak. We are told little about his early life. Much like Melchizedek, he simply emerges out of obscurity, and nothing is mentioned about his parents, his ancestry or early life
elijah • bible • god • romans • scripture
The Wonders of the Herbal Bath
Throughout history it is easy to see the importance various cultures placed on the ritual of the bath. Baths can sooth and relax, or refresh and stimulate. They can ease the body, and calm the mind. The ‘wholistic’ practitioner knows the importance of bringing together mind, body and spirit in the tranquil, centered atmosphere of the bath...and knows that when this power is combined with the natural powers of herbs, we can quite literally wash our physical and emotional troubles away.
bath • herbal bath • bath tea • bathing • relaxation
Throughout history it is easy to see the importance various cultures placed on the ritual of the bath. Baths can sooth and relax, or refresh and stimulate. They can ease the body, and calm the mind. The ‘wholistic’ practitioner knows the importance of bringing together mind, body and spirit in the tranquil, centered atmosphere of the bath...and knows that when this power is combined with the natural powers of herbs, we can quite literally wash our physical and emotional troubles away.
bath • herbal bath • bath tea • bathing • relaxation
Top 12 Evergreen Trees
There are 5 species of evergreen trees that do well in high deserts up to 7,500 feet and 7 species that do well up to 10,500 feet.
evergreen • evergreen trees • spruce • pine • pinyon
There are 5 species of evergreen trees that do well in high deserts up to 7,500 feet and 7 species that do well up to 10,500 feet.
evergreen • evergreen trees • spruce • pine • pinyon
Trees: The Gift of Love
Suggests an interesting way for gardeners and others to give gifts that keep giving and also aid the environment.
flowers • foliage • trees • shrubs • forsythia
Suggests an interesting way for gardeners and others to give gifts that keep giving and also aid the environment.
flowers • foliage • trees • shrubs • forsythia
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