The Common Chokecherry
GardenLine / Fruit to Grow and Pick / The Common Chokecherry The chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) is a member of the plum family common to most of Canada and much of the U.S.A. It is an extremely drought and winter hardy plant. Because of this ... [... more]
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How to Grow and Care for Swamp Roses (Rose Mallows)
The dinner plate hibiscus offers extremely large flowers for such a hardy plant. They're so easy to grow that an article on how to grow them is almost not necessary. Think of this as a great big advertisement for them. Home » Plants & Animals & [... more]
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The New Exotic Garden
 From Amazon.co.uk: Will Giles reckons that British gardeners are ready to abandon the restrained good taste, subtle border plantings and generally muted palette of the traditional garden in favour of tropical boldness, hot colours and sculptural forms. [... more]
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Tulipomania: The Story of the World's Most Coveted ...
From Amazon.com: For history buffs or gardeners who enjoy more than just digging in the dirt, Tulipomania presents a fascinating look at the tulip frenzy that took place in Holland in the mid-1600s. Beginning as gifts given among the wealthy and educated [... more]
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The Potato: How the Humble Spud Rescued the Western World
From Amazon.com: During the 17th and 18th centuries, the potato was berated, feared, and loathed. It was blamed for everything from population explosions to population implosions, not to mention social upheaval and financial despair. Yet now, with the [... more]
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