Botany for Gardeners: The Leaf-Texture
Karen Texture is one of several leaf characteristics that is used for plant identification, but it is even more important in garden design. Leaves may be leathery, hairy, smooth and shiny,…
A Visit to Villandry Garden, Loire Valley, France
The beautiful gardens of Villandry are described with special attention to the ornamental vegetable garden.
Tips on Keeping a Garden Journal
The reasons for keeping a garden journal are given and suggestions are made for the kind of entries that will be most rewarding.