A subtle art using small-flowered clematis species, Japanese nurseryman Kazushiga Ozawa created a group of quietly ravishing hybrids

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The late Japanese hybrider, Kazushiga Ozawa's work with neglected North American species, clematis led to the discovery of a wide range of distinctive and beautiful hybrids. The hybrids collection had a special place of honor in his garden, protected by netting and hand-fertilized in order to increase in stock.

Japan, Evaluation, Discovery and exploration, Collections and collecting, Hybridization, Vegetable, Hybrid plants, Gardens, Japanese, Japanese gardens, Ozawa, Kazushiga

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The bog man of Akron: rare orchids and carnivorous plants thrive in Warren Stoutamire's backyard greenhouse

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Stoutamire enjoys growing challenging plants that are difficult to grow in his greenhouse. He grows several varieties of orchards as well as carnivorous Australian sundews and pitcher plants that are native to the Southeast. His prized possessions are his disa and lady slipper orchids.

Care and treatment, Methods, Orchids, Greenhouse gardening, Carnivorous plants, Stautamire, Warren

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Native azaleas: American species that thrive where hybrids won't

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Azalea shrubs, which are oriental in origin, are valuable for climates which produce very moist soil. Their blossoms are pastel and lightly fragrant. Various species and growing tips are examined.

Varieties, Azalea, Azaleas

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