The courtyards of New Orleans

Article Abstract:

The local gardens of New Orleans offer unique opportunities for visitors to see the range of gardening possibilities in a 10-month growing season. Because of the city's high temperatures and humidity, plants grow rapidly. Most gardeners cater to this and allow lush foliage to dominate their gardens.

Natural history, New Orleans, Louisiana, Courtyard gardens

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Pleaching: the tie that binds; this ancient art yields a living structure

Article Abstract:

Pleaching owes its origin to the necessity of mending gaps in farm hedges. It now has aesthetic applications and requires only basic hedge clippers, pruning shears and and a pocket knife. Locations of outstanding pleaching displays are provided.

History, Landscape architecture, Ornamental horticulture

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Bird pepper

Article Abstract:

Bird peppers, which pre-Colombian Mexicans called chiltecpins, are 1/4 inch in size and have a potent bite. They grow wild across the southern part of the US and with care can be grown in colder climes.

Growth, Hot peppers

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