Flower & Garden Magazine articles from November 1999

Flower & Garden Magazine archives from November 1999

MY FAVORITE PLANT.(the gladiolus, planting and care)(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... Glads have been growing in my garden for more than 40 years. My interest was probably inspired by an uncle in California who was the hybridizer of the first and only white glad selected as an All-America Selection. The gladiolus has been...

FROM THE BOOKSHELF.(Review)
November 1, 1999... Right now, many of us are busy putting our gardens to bed for winter. But take a moment to look back on this past summer. Did you notice any intriguing new garden trends or ideas that you want to try next year? If so, these new books are sure...

Keeping Backyard Predators at Bay.(helping to protect backyard birds from cats and other predators)(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... Nothing is more sorrowful to a bird lover than discovering that a feathered backyard resident has fallen prey to the neighbor's cat. Sometimes it's hard to accept the age-old struggles of nature, especially when the number of cats is...

Wine Basics.(wine making)(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... Bouquets come in all sizes, shapes, fragrances and colors, and there is something extraordinary about a sweet-smelling bouquet or even a woodsy aroma. How about a liquid bouquet, full of body with a seductive color? That's right, liquid. What...

Herbs: It's About Health and It's About Time.(the cultivation and growing of herbs)(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... Slowly. Ever so slowly. Like the building of the Pyramids, tax refunds and syrup stored in the refrigerator, the role of herbs in therapeutic and healing applications is finding its way into our everyday health. And why not? It's only been...

AUTUMN REDS.(beautiful colors of Fall)
November 1, 1999... Autumn's red glow comes from more than just brilliant leaf foliage. Among my most memorable impressions last November was the shift of crimson roses shining against a backdrop of gold-leafed crape myrtle at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Next,...

Preserving the Harvest.(canning, freezing and dehydrating foods)
November 1, 1999... Canning, Freezing and Dehydrating You did all the right things -- prepared the soil, planted, watered and fertilized your way to the perfect garden filled with an assortment of fabulous foods. Only now the fruits of your labor are getting...

Pansies.(care and treatment)
November 1, 1999... HARDIER THAN YOU THINK Few bedding plants rise to glory in the fall like the pansy, a cool-season annual. In many parts of the United States, you can plant pansies in the fall and they will explode with color immediately. They are...

THOSE MAGNIFICENT MAILBOXES.(design and installation)(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... As individual as the garden in which it resides, a uniquely conceived, well-crafted mailbox can punctuate a landscape with just the right amount of panache. Designed and constructed with various combinations of wood, stone, plastic, metal,...

Planning Your Garden's Design.(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... One of the first steps in creating a landscape design is to generate as many ideas as possible. Learning from some of the well-landscaped properties in your area will help a great deal. First, you will have undoubtedly noticed how quality...

Preparing the Garden for Winter.
November 1, 1999... Autumn is a season of transition -- it signals a change in direction for gardeners. As the growing season draws to a close, the process of dormancy begins. Annuals are maturing, producing seeds and dying off while perennials are storing food...

The Paul Ecke Ranch.(floriculture revolutionaries)(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... Producer of 80 Percent of the World's Poinsettias Paul Ecke Sr. had a dream that changed American floriculture forever. His vision was to introduce the nation's first potted poinsettia and create a new holiday symbol. Because of his...

Butterfly Excursions.(exploring butterfly houses)
November 1, 1999... Glittering Wings and Exotic Blossoms Glass-encased butterfly worlds have become an ever-growing phenomenon, and it's easy to see why. I'll never forget my first glimpse into one of these conservatories. Walking by the entrance to the...

REGIONAL DIGEST.(gardening around America)
November 1, 1999... MID-ATLANTIC Continue lawn maintenance while the grass is growing. Grass that's cut to the proper height will overwinter better than long, matted tuff. Remove all fallen leaves and debris from the lawn to prevent winter smothering. Test...

Environ-Man's Earth-Friendly Tip.(reducing landfills)(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... Ever wonder where all the trash goes? Well, the answer is landfills. Landfills are created as a place to dispose of trash. Landfills are difficult to create because no one wants them close to their home, and land that is suitable usually...