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Native conifers

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Issues related to the use of native conifers in gardens are examined, focusing on a description of conifers as they exist in the west and the east and the benefits they provide to gardens. Conifers described include pinus strobus, or the eastern white pine; thuja occidentalis, or the northern white cedar; juniperus virginiana, or eastern red cedar; j. scopulorum, or the Rocky Mountain juniper; abies concolor, or the white fir; and picea pungens, or the Colorado spruce.

Author: Martin, Susan F.
Publisher: American Horticultural Society
Publication Name: The American Gardener
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9978
Year: 2000
Trees, Trees (Plants), Conifers

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Berried treasures

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Issues related to shrubs that contain berries in the fall and late winter are examined, focusing on the beauty that the shrubs can lend to gardens. Shrubs discussed include hollies, firethorns, chokeberries, spicebush, beautyberries, mahonias, sumacs, sapphireberries, viburnums, and toyon.

Author: Fisher, Kathleen
Publisher: American Horticultural Society
Publication Name: The American Gardener
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9978
Year: 2000
Shrubs, Ornamental shrubs

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Climate trends: a forecast for gardening

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Issues related to past and future climate trends as they affect gardeners are examined. Topics include the manner in which climate data is collected; trends in global warming; changes in growing seasons; and predictions for future temperatures, carbon dioxide levels and storms.

Author: Taylor, George H.
Publisher: American Horticultural Society
Publication Name: The American Gardener
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9978
Year: 2000
Statistical Data Included, Case studies, Forecasts and trends, Global warming, Gardening, Long-range weather forecasting, Long range weather forecasting

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Subjects list: United States, Planning, Appreciation, Gardens
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