Monthly Archives: March 2008

Gardening Magazine Subscription

Over the past few weeks, as the weather has been showing the first sign of brightening up, I have had a number of people email me and ask about a Gardening Magazine Subscription. So I have been having a look around and have been amazed at the range of Gardening Magazine Subscriptions that are available! … Continue reading

Bulbs For Spring

Instead of growing our daffodils and other spring-flowering bulbs formally—in beds and borders—we naturalize them. This reduces care to almost nothing. What a pleasure just to plant, knowing that with most of the bulbs no further work is needed! For the greatest effectiveness we grow these naturalized bulbs in broad sweeps. You don’t need a … Continue reading

How To Attract Butterflies To Your Yard Or Garden

About a half-century ago Reginald Farrar discovered the butterfly bush or buddleia in Kansu, China. Every June this delightful shrub becomes a purple waterfall of fragrant flowers. Prune immediately after flowering or by picking the blossom sprays for the house. Plant in a rich, well-drained soil, and sunny location. While the blooms open in profusion … Continue reading