Nomenclature Is More Than Botanical
UNITED STATES—Simply put, 'nomenclature' is how things get named. It is not exactly like naming a child or a dog, or even a new...
Naturalizing Within Constraint Of Cultivation
UNITED STATES—Pampas grass, blue gum eucalyptus, giant reed, broom and Acacia dealbata are some of the best examples of the worst naturalized exotic species....
Citrus On The Sucker List
UNITED STATES—A five pound kumquat is a problem! It means something went seriously wrong. Anyone who grew one would concur. They are huge, lumpy,...
Gophers Go For Spring Vegetation
UNITED STATES—Hibernation is a luxury enjoyed by different animals in different climates, where much colder weather inhibits activity through winter. Gophers take no such...
Citrus And Avocado From Seed
UNITED STATES—Is it possible to grow citrus from seed? The quick and simple answer to that question is, “Yes.” After all, many cultivars of...
Way Beyond Last Frost Date
UNITED STATES—Scheduling of gardening chores is as important now as it ever was. We plant warm season vegetables and annuals in time for spring...
What Bulbs Do After Bloom
UNITED STATES—Narcissus, daffodil, freesia, snowdrop, snowflake, grape hyacinth, various iris and most other early spring blooming bulbs and bulb like plants should be perennials....
Crop Rotation Improves Vegetable Production
UNITED STATES—A south or west facing fence is a perfect place to grow pole beans. Twine can be strung in a zig-zag pattern between...
Summer Vegetables Replace Winter Vegetables
UNITED STATES—Every year at about this time, there is the same concern that it is too early to put summer or warm season vegetables...
Pruning Late Might Be Justified
UNITED STATES—There may not be exceptions to every rule, but there are a few exceptions to the rule that winter is the best time...