November in the garden
Caring for cyclamen indoors
Judith Adam
Potted cyclamen plants with elaborately marked ivy-like foliage and bright flowers are easy-to-grow, long-lasting ornamentals.
Monkshood, always a late surprise
Judith Adam
A clump of fall-blooming azure ‘Arendsii’ monkshood is in full flower, and looking like several frosty nights have only spurred it on.
Astilbes stand tall through winter
Judith Adam
The brown phase of the spent flowers of astilbes provides interest all through the cold season. It's a versatile plant partner in a winter garden.
Putting roses to bed
Judith Adam
With frost, it the time for putting roses to bed. The process for roses to acclimatize to winter dormancy is slow and gradual. What to do when.
How to winterize roses
Judith Adam
When it's time to begin to winterize roses, give special attention to rose climbers such as ‘Clair Matin.’
