# 19 (1) 2012

TRAVEL– MEET THE TROPICS

THE CONSERVATORY

...When one first enters the grounds at Biltmore, it is immediately obvious that the man who designed the landscape was nothing short of pure genius...

EXOTIC KALEIDOSCOPE

FUN FRUIT FACTS

...Here is an easy way to get the pomegranate grains out of the fruit...
...Win a bet: how many segments are there inside an orange orange fruit, before peeling it!..

GROWING INDOORS

INDOOR TROPICAL MICROCLIMATES: A TRANSPLANTED FLORIDIAN COPES WITH WINTERS

...A sudden departure transformed me into a climate Zone 6 resident. With the onset of bleak days filled with icy rain, sleet, and occasional snow (I am told this is a “mild” winter), the prospect of the lovely tropical garden I left behind in Zone 9b gradually started to fall into ruin. I refused submission, however, and decided to fight the elements; I would not to take winter lying down!..

Nature's food and pharmacy

SPECTACULAR FRUIT TREES AND EDIBLES FOR SOUTHERN LANDSCAPES AND CONTAINER CULTURE. PART I: ALL-TIME FAVORITES 17

...For the last few years, fruit trees have become very popular for garden projects. Some say that due to a bad economy, people are preparing a back up plan to create extra food provisions. Whether it is true or not, it is always wise. Instead of just a “green tree,” to plant something useful that can be enjoyed and treasured...

BEST FRUIT PLANTS FOR CONTAINER CULTURE

A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

IT SAYS SOME THING

...When you see someone taking the time to decorate their home with small pieces of nature... It really does say something about that person...

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