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African violets, 383
AHS Plant Heat-Zone Map, 6–7
All-America Rose Selection (AARS), 399
All-America Selections (AAS) winners, 30
Alliums. See Chives; Garlic; Onion family
American Horticultural Society (AHS), Plant Heat-Zone Map of, 6–7
American Rose Society (ARS), 399
Anise, 238
Aphids, 73–75
nasturtiums as trap crop for, 377
Apollo, 178
Apothecaries, 404
basics, 292–94
chilling requirements of, 294
columnar, 285, 292, 293, 295, 297–98, 301, 302–4
in Dinner at the Four Seasons theme garden, 302–4
fertilizing, 297
hardiness of, 294
harvesting, 300
Herbed Baked, 296–97
insects and diseases and, 298–99
planting, 294–95
pollination of, 293–94
pruning, 297–98
rootstocks of, 292–93
varieties of, 300–301
watering, 295–97
Aromatherapy, 258
in The Salad Basket theme garden, 116–19
in succession gardening, 17, 18
Asian greens, 18, 57, 79, 107–8
in The Ethnic Market at Your Doorstep theme garden, 130–35
in succession gardening, 16–17
see also Leafy greens
Bacterial canker, 340
Bags, as containers, 35–36
Balconies, 8
Bangkok Banquet theme garden, 135
Barash, Cathy Wilkinson, 349, 369, 404, 409
Bare-root plants, planting, 290–91
Basil, 13, 18, 54, 57, 172–74, 184, 215
basics, 173
cooking with, 172
in Country Kitchen in the Round theme garden, 98–100
in Dinner at the Four Seasons theme garden, 302–4
in The Ethnic Market at Your Doorstep theme garden, 130–35
harvesting, 174
in herbal soaks, 258
in Lemonade Party theme garden, 218–20
in Pasta with Fresh Herbs, 193
planting, 173
in Quick Herb Jelly, 206
in Romeo and Juliet theme garden, 188–90
success with, 173
varieties of, 174
vinegar, 257
Baths, herbal, 258
Batting, as cold-weather wrap, 288
basics, 175–77
cooking with, 175
in Greek mythology, 178
harvesting, 178
in herbal soaks, 258
other uses of, 175–77
planting, 177
root pruning, 176
success with, 177–78
varieties of, 178
Bean poles, 82
Beans, 13, 22, 44, 53, 54, 79, 81–85
basics, 81
in Country Kitchen in the Round theme garden, 98–100
harvesting, 83
in A Hummingbird Garden theme garden, 232–34
in A Kids’ Garden theme garden, 86–89
as nitrogen converters, 126
planting, 81–82
in A Royal Feast theme garden, 380–81
success with, 82
varieties of, 83–85
in windbreaks, 85
Beauty treatments:
hair rinses, 258–59
herbal baths, 258
skin treatments, 224, 258, 362–63
Bee balm. See Monarda
Bees:
feverfew avoided by, 202
plants attractive to, 230, 234, 235, 253, 370
pollination by humans vs., 97
Beet greens, 90
Beets, 13, 53, 54, 76, 79, 90–91
basics, 90
edible flowers to use with, 373, 375
harvesting, 91
planting, 90
success with, 91
varieties of, 91
basics, 352–53
cooking with, 355
in Hanging Gardens of Babylon theme garden, 346–47
in A Hummingbird Garden theme garden, 232–34
in Lemonade Party theme garden, 218–20
planting, 353
Sorbet, 358
success with, 354
in Summertime Sorbet theme garden, 356–59
varieties of, 354–55
Begonias, 22
Bergamot. See Monarda
Beverages:
flower-laden ice cubes or blocks for, 179, 372, 387
May Wine, 269
violet syrup for, 387
Biennials, xv
Birds, protecting fruit from, 325
Black spot, 396–97
Blankets, as cold-weather wraps, 288
Blight, 165
Blood meal, 69
basics, 305–6
harvesting, 308
planting, 306–7
success with, 307–8
varieties of, 308
in The Ethnic Market at Your Doorstep theme garden, 130–35
Bone meal, 69
basics, 180
cooking with, 179–80
harvesting, 181
in mixed planter, 181
planting, 180–81
success with, 181
Bordeaux mixture, 340
Boron, 68
“Borrowed landscape,” 346
Boston Tea Party, 230
Bouquets garnis, 215
Box within a box (container), 34
Brass containers, 35
Bubblers, 66
Bubble wrap, as cold-weather protection, 288
Buddhists, 360
Bulb food, 70
Bulbs, planting, 63
Burnet. See Salad burnet
Butter, rose-scented, 400
Cabbage, 14
Cake, Rose Geranium Tea, 264–65
in common household items, 138
tomatoes and, 165
basics, 360
in beauty treatments, 258, 259, 362–63
cooking with, 361
in Edible Sunshine theme garden, 282–84
harvesting, 361
in herbal remedies, 258, 259, 361–63
in herbal soaks, 258
legends about, 362
planting, 360–61
in Romeo and Juliet theme garden, 188–90
in succession gardening, 17
Canker, bacterial, 340
Cantaloupes, 14
Carrots, 53, 54, 79, 93–94, 238
basics, 93
harvesting, 94
in A Kids’ Garden theme garden, 86–89
planting, 93–94
success with, 94
varieties of, 94
Catmint, 227
Catnip, 226–27
basics, 182–83
in beauty treatments, 182, 258, 259
in Hanging Gardens of Babylon theme garden, 346–47
harvesting, 183–84
in herbal soaks, 258
planting, 183
success with, 183
in Tea Time theme garden, 274–77
varieties of, 184
Chard. See Swiss chard
basics, 186
cooking with, 185
harvesting, 187
planting, 186–87
in Romeo and Juliet theme garden, 188–90
in The Salad Basket theme garden, 116–19
in succession gardening, 17
success with, 187
varieties of, 187
The Cheshire Car theme garden, 226–27
Chicken, edible flowers to use with, 375, 387
Chicory, 113
Children:
dill seeds as natural sedative for, edible flowers and, 350
A Kids’ Garden theme garden, 86–89
Chile peppers, 141
in succession gardening, 17
see also Pepper(s)
Chilling requirements, for fruit trees and shrubs, 286–87, 289
A Chinatown Greengrocer theme garden, 133–34
Chinese kale, or Chinese broccoli, 18, 108
Chives, 18, 22, 54, 79, 184, 191–94
basics, 191–92
in Dinner at the Four Seasons theme garden, 302–4
in The Ethnic Market at Your Doorstep theme garden, 130–35
garlic, in The Ethnic Market at Your Doorstep theme garden, 130–35
in A Green Springtime theme garden, 388–89
harvesting, 192–94
in Pasta with Fresh Herbs, 193
planting, 192
in Pretty in Pink theme garden, 250–51
success with, 192
varieties of, 194
Chlorine, 68
Chopsticks, 47
Chrysanthemums, 364–66
basics, 364–65
cooking with, 366
planting, 365
success with, 365–66
varieties of, 366
Cilantro, 52, 53, 54, 195–96, 238
basics, 195
cooking with, 195
in The Ethnic Market at Your Doorstep theme garden, 130–35
harvesting, 196
planting, 195–96
in succession gardening, 17
success with, 196
varieties of, 196
vinegar, 257
basics, 309–10
harvesting, 311
planting, 310
success with, 310–11
varieties of, 311–12
Claiborne, Craig, 237
Clay pots, 31–32
strawberry pots, 33
Cleopatra, 397
Clutter, 26–27
Codling moths, 298–99
Cold;
winter-chill requirements and, 286–87, 239
see also Winter protection
see also Leafy greens
Color effects, 21–24
abstract concepts and, 23–24
Color wheel, 23
Commitment level, 15
Complementary colors, 23
Compost, 71
Concrete containers, 35
Condiments:
Herb Jelly, Quick, 206
Lecso (Hungarian Pepper Salsa), 137
Rosemary Pesto, 243
Containers, 31–40
clay pots, 31–32
drainage holes in, 40
drip trays for, 35
for fruits, 286
groupings of, 24–26
grow bags, 35–36
household items and found art as, 36–39, 40
metal or concrete, 35
paper pulp, 35
planting, 61–64
self-watering pots, 66
size of, 39
of space-age materials, 33
strawberry pots, 33
visual order and 26–27
Cool colors, 23
Copper, 68
Copper fungicide, 340
Coriander, 195
Corkscrew stakes, 163
Corn, 14
Corn salad (mâche), 113
Country Kitchen in the Round theme garden, 98–100
County extension offices, 74
Crabapples, 301
Creasy, Rosalind, 280
Crème fraîche:
making your own, 344
Strawberries with Scented Geraniums and, 343
Crocus, 247
see also Saffron crocus
Crystallized flowers, 180
Cucumbers, 18, 52, 54, 57, 76, 79, 95–97
basics, 95
in Country Kitchen in the Round theme garden, 98–100
harvesting, 96
human pollination of, 97
planting, 95–96
success with, 96
varieties of, 96–97
Cultivars, xvi
Cultivator forks, 47
Cupid, 397
basics, 314–15
fertilizing, 317
harvesting, 319
insects and diseases and, 318–19
planting, 315–16
pruning, 317–18
varieties of, 319–20
watering, 316–17
Cutworms, 75
Damping-off, 59–60
basics, 367–68
cooking with, 369
in Edible Sunshine theme garden, 282–84
harvesting, 368–69
planting, 368
success with, 368
varieties of, 369
Deadheading, 26
DeBaggio, Tom, 104
Decks, 9
Designing container gardens, 19–28
accenting plants’ best features in, 20–21
color effects in, 21–24
design fundamentals and, 19–20
groupings in, 24–26
neat appearance in, 26–27
surprises and adjustments in, 28
Desserts:
Apples, Herbed Baked, 296–97
Begonia Sorbet, 358
edible flowers to use in, 355, 369, 373, 387, 400
Minted Melon and Grape Salad, 328
Rose Geranium Tea Cake, 264–65
Strawberries with Scented Geraniums and Crème Fraîche, 343–44
Dianthus (pinks), 370–73
basics, 371
in celebrations of love, 372
cooking with, 373
harvesting, 372
planting, 371
in Pretty in Pink theme garden, 250–51
success with, 371–72
varieties of, 372–73
Dibbles, 47
basics, 197–98
cooking with, 197
harvesting, 199
planting 198
success with, 198–99
varieties of, 199
Dinner at the Four Seasons theme garden, 302–4
Direct sowing, 62
Dolomite lime, 70
Dormancy:
bare-root plants and, 290–91
Downy mildew, 76
Drainage holes, 40
Drip watering systems, 66–67
Drying:
herbs, 170–71
roses, 398
seeds, 171
Edible flowers. See Flowers, edible
Edible Flowers from Garden to palate (Barash), 349, 404
Edibles, xiv
Edible Sunshine theme garden 282–84
Eggplant, 18, 20, 22, 54, 57, 75, 79, 101–2
in Country Kitchen in the Round theme garden, 98–100
in The Ethnic Market at Your Doorstep theme garden, 130–35
harvesting, 102
planting, 101–2
success with, 102
varieties of, 102
Egypt, ancient, 360
Endive, 113
Entrées:
Pasta with Fresh Herbs, 193
Pasta with Summer vegetables, 104
Pork, Herbed Roast, 254–55
Entryways, as garden spaces, 9–10
Escarole, 113
The Ethnic Market at Your Doorstep theme garden, 130–35
Bangkok Banquet, 135
A Chinatown Greengrocer, 133–34
Mediterranean Medley, 134–35
The Salsa Bowl, 132
A Taste of Italy, 132–33
Evelyn, John, 248
Exotic Herbs (Saville), 343
Fall frost date, 7
Fava beans, 13, 79, 82, 83, 85
see also Beans
basics, 200–201
harvesting, 201
in herbal soaks, 258
in mixed planter, 181
planting, 201
success with, 201
varieties of, 201
nutrient balance and, 67–68
organic vs. synthetic, 71
basics, 202
harvesting, 204
as medicine, 203
planting, 202–3
success with, 203
varieties of, 204
basics, 321–22
fertilizing, 324
harvesting, 325–26
heat requirements of, 323
insects and diseases and, 325
planting, 322–23
pruning, 324–25
varieties of, 326
watering, 323–24
Finocchio, 200–201
Fire escapes, 8
Fish emulsion, 69
Fish pellets, timed-release, 67
Flea beetles, 75
Floating row covert, 4, 55, 288
Florists, eating flowers from, 350
Flowers, 22–23
Flowers, edible, 349–412
cooking with, 349
crystallized, 180
mail-order sources for, 414–15
in Mardi Gras Salad, 280
preparation of, 351
safety concerns and, 350–51
see also specific edible Flowers
as cold-weather wrap, 288
as space fillers, 62
Focaccia, 240–41
Foliage, color show of, 23
Found art, as containers, 36–39, 40
Frisée, 113
Frost, last spring and first fall dates of, 7
color show of, 23
containers for, 286
edible flowers to use with, 373, 379, 400
mail-order sources for, 414
planting techniques for, 290–91
space required for, 286
winter-chill requirements for, 286–87, 289
winter protection for, 287–90
years to wait before first harvest of, 285
see also specific fruits
Fungicides, 71
Garden blankets, 288
Gardens, integrating container plants into, 10
balancing what you want with reality of, 13–14
size and structure of, 8
specific space considerations for, 8–10
water and, 7
weather cycles and hardiness zones and, 6–7
wind and, 5
Garden terminology, xiv–xvi
Garlic, 121
in The Ethnic Market at Your Doorstep theme garden, 130–35
green, 124
Green Garlic Soup, 122
see also Onion family
in The Fthnic Market at Your Doorstep theme garden, 130–35
vinegar, 257
Garnishes, edible flowers as, 349, 350, 375, 379, 400
Gear boxes, 45
Genus, xv-xvi
Geraniums, scented, 21, 262–65
basics, 263
in Hanging Gardens of Babylon theme garden, 346–47
harvesting, 265
in Herbed Baked Apples, 296–97
in Lemonade Party theme garden, 218–20
planting, 263
in Quick Herb Jelly, 206
in Rose Geranium Tea Cake, 264–65
Strawberries with Crème Fraîche and, 343–44
success with, 263–65
varieties of, 265
in Victorian Splendor theme garden, 410–12
Gerard, John, 404
Gibbons, Euell, 179
Gifts from your garden, 215, 259
Gilbert, Jim, 293–94, 302, 304
Glazed-clay pots, 31–32
Gloves, 46
basics, 314–15
fertilizing, 317
harvesting, 319
insects and diseases and, 318–19
planting, 315–16
pruning, 317–18
varieties of, 320
watering, 316–17
chilling requirements for, 329–30
fertilizing, 331
hardiness of, 329
harvesting, 334
and Melon Salad, Minted, 328
planting, 330–31
size of vines, 327
support structures for, 330–31
varieties of, 334–35
watering, 331
see also Citrus
Grape leaves, 334
Grapevine wreaths, 332
Greece, ancient, 192, 208, 211, 360
Greenhouses, 309
Green in Snow mustard, 108
Green onions. See Scallions
Greens. See Leafy greens; Lettuce; Salad greens; Spinach; Spinach substitutes
A Green Springtime theme garden, 388–89
Groupings, 24–26
Grow bags, 35–36
Growing season:
length of, 12
stretching, 55
Hair rinses, herbal, 258–59
Hanging containers (baskets), 10
Hanging Gardens of Babylon theme garden, 346–47
Hardening off, 60
Hardiness Zone Map, U.S.D.A., 6, 7, 414–15
Hardiness zones, 6–7
Harpocrates, 397
Headaches, feverfew remedies for, 203
Heat:
AHS Plant Heat-Zone Map and, 6–7
protection against, 4
sources of, for starting seeds indoors, 57–58
Height variations, 25–26
Heirloom vegetables, 92
defined, 169
drying, 170 71
in Focaccia, 240–41
Fresh, Pasta with, 193
gifts from your garden, 215, 259
herbal vinegars, 257–59
Herbed Baked Apples, 296–97
Herbed Roast Pork, 254–55
mail-order sources for, 414
Quick Herb Jelly, 207
in windowsill gardens, 184
see also specific herbs
Herbal (Gerard), 404
Herbal remedies:
baths, 258
calendula in, 258, 259, 361–63
dill in, 197
feverfew in, 203
hair rinses, 258–59
for headaches, 203
mint in, 224
skin treatments, 224, 258, 362–63
for wounds, 361–62
Herbal teas, 277
see also Teas
Herbed Baked Apples, 296–97
Herbed Roast Pork, 254–55
Honeybees. See Bees
Horsemint. See Monarda
Hose attachments, 66
Hoses, 66
Hotcaps, 55
Hot colors, 23
Houseboat decks, 9
Household items:
as garden tools, 47
A Hummingbird Garden theme garden, 232–34
Hungarian Pepper Salsa (Lecso), 137
Hybrids, 92
Hydrotherapy, 258
Hyssop, 230
Ice cream, edible flowers to use with, 387
Ice cubes or blocks, flower-laden, 179, 372, 387
Indoor windowsill gardens, 10
Insecticidal soap, 73–74
Insects:
in edible flowers, 351
plants repellent to, 121, 213, 224
see also specific insects
Insulating materials, 288
Iron, 68
Jekyll, Gertrude, 410
Jelly, Quick Herb, 206
Jiffy pellets, 56–57
Johnny-jump-ups, 383–84
Kale, 14, 20, 22, 57, 73, 79, 105, 107
in The Ethnic Market at Your Doorstep theme garden, 130–35
in Pasta with Summer Vegetables, 104
in succession gardening, 16–17
tulip as companion plant for, 408
see also Leafy greens
A Kids’ Garden theme garden, 86–89
Kitchen gardens, 98
Country Kitchen in the Round theme garden, 98–100
Komatsuna, 108
Kopcisnki, Peter, 137
Lamb, Charles, 125
Lamb’s lettuce (mâche), 113
Language of flowers, 188, 190, 395
Latin names, xv–xvi
antiseptic qualities of, 211
basics, 207
in beauty treatments, 259
harvesting, 211–12
in herbal soaks, 258
in Lavender Lady theme garden, 208–9
planting, 210
in Quick Herb Jelly, 206
success with, 210–11
varieties of, 212
in Victorian Splendor theme garden, 410–12
vinegar, 257
Lavender Lady theme garden, 208–9
Lavender mint, 207, 208–9, 228
basics, 103–5
beet, 90
cooking, 103
in The Ethnic Market at Your Doorstep theme garden, 130–35
harvesting, 105
planting, 105
success with, 105
varieties of, 105–8
see also Asian greens; Kale; Mustard greens; Spinach; Spinach substitutes; Swiss chard
Lecso (Hungarian Pepper Salsa), 137
see also Onion family Legumes:
as nitrogen converters, 126
see also Beans; Peas
Lemonade Party theme garden, 218–20
in Quick Herb Jelly, 206
basics, 214
in The Ethnic Market at Your Doorstep theme garden, 130–35
harvesting, 214
planting, 214
success with, 214
vinegar, 257
in Lemonade Party theme garden, 218–20
see also Citrus
Lemon thyme, 281
in The Lemonade Party theme garden, 218–20
in Mardi Gras Salad, 280
Spinach with, 151
basics, 217
harvesting, 217
in Lemonade Party theme garden, 218–20
planting, 217
in Quick Herb Jelly. 206
success with, 217
in Tea Time theme garden, 274–77
Lettuce, 22, 53, 54, 57, 79, 109–12
basics, 109–10
in Country Kitchen in the Round theme garden, 98–100
cut-and-come-again, 112
in A Green Springtime theme garden, 388–89
harvesting, 111
in Mardi Gras Salad, 280
in mesclun and other salad mixes, 114–15
planting, 110
in The Salad Basket theme garden, 116–19
in succession gardening, 17, 18
success with, 110–11
varieties of, 111–12
see also Salad greens
Liberty teas, 230
Light:
for starting seeds indoors, 59
Lilies, 367
see also Daylilies
see also Beans
Lime, 51
dolomite, 70
in The Ethnic Market at Your Doorstep theme garden, 130–35
see also Citrus
Linnaeus, Carl, 37
Liquid seaweed, 69–70
Love:
pinks in celebrations of, 372
roses in language of, 395
Mâche, 113
in common household items, 138
Mail-order sources, 414–22
fertilizing, 67–70
harmful insects and, 72, 73–76
preventing and treating problems, 72–76
pruning, 70–72
watering, 65–67
Malabar spinach, 18, 22, 79, 151–52
in Dinner at the Four Seasons theme garden, 302–4
in Hanging Gardens of Babylon theme garden, 346–47
Manganese, 68
Manure, 71
Marc Antony, 397
Mardi Gras Salad, 280
basics, 374
cooking with, 375
in Dinner at the Four Seasons theme garden, 302–4
in mixed planter, 181
planting, 374–75
in Romeo and Juliet theme garden, 188–90
success with, 375
Tagetes lucida (Mexican tarragon), 273
varieties of, 375
Marjoram, 221–22
basics, 221
in The Cheshire Cat theme garden, 226–27
in Edible Sunshine theme garden, 282–84
in The Ethnic Market at Your Doorstep theme garden, 130–35
oregano vs., 236
planting, 222
in Romeo and Juliet theme garden, 188–90
success with, 222
topiaries, 245
varieties of, 222
vinegar, 257
Master Gardener programs, 74
May Wine, 269
Medicinal plants. See Herbal remedies
Mediterranean Medley theme garden, 134–35
Melon and Grape Salad, Minted, 328
in succession gardening, 18
Metal containers, 35
Mexican tarragon, 273
in common household items, 138
Miner’s lettuce. See Purslane
Mint, 223–28
basics, 224–25
in beauty treatments, 259
in The Cheshire Cat theme garden, 226–27
cooking with, 223
harvesting, 228
in herbal soaks, 258
in Lavender Lady theme garden, 208–9
many uses of, 224
Minted Melon and Grape Salad, 328
planting, 225
in Quick Herb Jelly, 206
success with, 225
in Summertime Sorbet theme garden, 356–59
in Tea Time theme garden, 274–77
varieties of, 228
vinegar, 257
in The Salad Basket theme garden, 116–19
Molybdenum, 68
Monarda (bergamot, bee balm, Oswego tea, horsemint), 22, 229–31
basics, 230
harvesting, 231
in A Hummingbird Garden theme garden, 232–34
planting, 230–31
in Pretty in Pink theme garden, 250–51
success with, 231
in Tea Time theme garden, 274–77
varieties of, 231
Monofilament, vines growing on, 43–44
Mountain spinach (orach), 18, 22, 152
Mustard greens, 18, 22, 103, 107
in The Ethnic Market at Your Doorstep theme garden, 130–35
see also Leafy greens
Mustard spinach, 16–17
Mythology, 178, 225, 386, 388, 397
Naftaly, Bruce, 161
Napoleon, 385
Nasturtiums, 22, 44, 54, 376–79
basics, 376
cooking with, 379
in Country Kitchen in the Round theme garden, 98–100
in Hanging Gardens of Babylon theme garden, 346–47
in herbal soaks, 258
in Lemonade Party theme garden, 218–20
in mixed planter, 181
origin of name, 378
planting, 376–77
in A Royal Feast theme garden, 380–81
in succession gardening, 18
success with, 377
varieties of, 378–79
vinegar, 257
Neatness, in overall appearance of garden, 26–27
Nectarines, 336–41
basics, 336–37
harvesting, 341
insects and diseases and, 336, 338, 340–41
planting, 337–38
pruning, 338–40
varieties of, 341
New Zealand spinach, 151
Nitrogen converters, inoculant for, 82, 126
Nosegays, of fresh herbs, 215
Onion family, 120–24
basics, 120–21
success with, 121
see also Chives; Garlic
Open-pollinated plants, 92
Orangeries, 309
see also Citrus
basics, 236
cooking with, 235
in The Ethnic Market at Your Doorstep theme garden, 130–35
in Hanging Gardens of Babylon theme garden, 346–47
harvesting, 237
in herbal soaks, 258
marjoram vs., 236
planting, 236
success with, 236
varieties of, 237
vinegar, 257
Organic, use of word, 71
Ornamentals, xiv
Osmocote, 67
Oswego tea. See Monarda
basics, 382
in The Cheshire Cat theme garden, 226–27
cooking with, 386–87
in Dinner at the Four Seasons theme garden, 302–4
in A Green Springtime theme garden, 388–89
in Hanging Gardens of Babylon theme garden, 346–47
in A Kids’ Garden theme garden, 86–89
in Lavender Lady theme garden, 208–9
planting, 383
in Pretty in Pink theme garden, 250–51
in succession gardening, 16–17
varieties of, 386
in Victorian Splendor theme garden, 410–12
Panty hose, 47
Paper pulp containers, 35
Paradisus (Parkinson), 198
Parkinson, John, 198
Parsley, 18, 52, 79, 215, 238–41
basics, 238–39
in beauty treatments, 259
cooking with, 238
in Country Kitchen in the Round theme garden, 98–100
in The Ethnic Market at Your Doorstep theme garden, 130–35
harvesting, 241
in Pasta with Fresh Herbs, 193
planting, 239–41
success with, 241
varieties of, 241
Pasta:
with Fresh Herbs, 193
with Summer Vegetables, 104
Patios, 9
Pattypans, 158
see also Squash
Pavord, Anna, 407
basics, 336–37
harvesting, 341
insects and diseases and, 336, 338, 340–41
planting, 337–38
pruning, 338–40
varieties of, 341
basics, 125–26
in Country Kitchen in the Round theme garden, 98–100
in The Ethnic Market at Your Doorstep theme garden, 130–35
in A Green Springtime theme garden, 388–89
harvesting and varieties of, 127–29
as nitrogen converters, 126
in Pasta with Summer Vegetables 104
planting, 126–27
presprouting indoors, 128
in succession gardening, 16–17, 18
success with, 127
Pea shoots, 125–26
Peat moss, 50
Peat pots, 56
Peppers, 13, 22, 54, 57, 79, 136–41
basics, 136–38
in Country Kitchen in the Round theme garden, 93–100
in The Ethnic Market at Your Doorstep theme garden, 130–35
harvesting, 140
Lecso (Hungarian Pepper Salsa), 137
micronutrients for, 138
planting, 138–39
in succession gardening, 17
success with, 139–40
varieties of, 140–41
Perlite, 50
Perpetual spinach (spinach beet), 18, 79, 152
Persephone, 388
Pesticides, 72
mint as, 224
Pesto, Rosemary, 243
Photographs, as visual aids in design process, 21
Photosynthesis, 282
growing cucumbers for, 95, 96–97
Pineapple sage, 255–56
in A Hummingbird Garden theme garden, 232–34
Pinks. See Dianthus
Planning container gardens, 11–18, 27
commitment level and, 15
food preferences and, 12
garden conditions and, 12
for maximum impact and continuous good looks, 15–18
reality check for, 13–14
succession planting and, 16–18
unusual and gourmet varieties and, 13
see also Designing container gardens
Planting;
bare-root plants, 290–91
bulbs, 63
containers, 61–64
transplants, 63
trees or shrubs in temporary nursery pots, 291
into wire baskets, 64
Planting seeds, 47
directly into container, 62
indoors, 54–60
Plants. See Seedlings; Transplants
Plant tower (container), 34
Plastic containers, 32–33, 36–37, 40
Plastic milk or water jugs, 47
Plastic storage units, 48
Pluto, 225
Pollination, by humans, 97
Pools, decks around, 9
Porches, 8
Pork, Herbed Roast, 254–55
basics, 142–43
harvesting, 146
new-potato bin for, 144
planting, 143–45
presprouting, 144
success with, 145–46
varieties of, 146
seed-starting medium, 56
see also Soil
Powdery mildew, 76
Pretty in Pink theme garden, 250–51
Preventive care, 76
Pruners, 46–47
Pruning, 70–72
espaliers and, 42
root, 176
spur, 332–33
into vase shape, 338–39
in A Kids’ Garden theme garden, 86–89
see also Squash
in The Salad Basket theme garden, 116–19
Quilt batting, as cold-weather wraps, 288
Radicchio, 114–15
in The Salad Basket theme garden, 116–19
basics, 147
harvesting, 148
in A Kids’ Garden theme garden, 86–89
planting, 147–48
in succession gardening, 18
varieties of, 148
Raspberry tea, 230
Red clover, 230
Reproductive system, 246–47
Riesling, in May Wine, 269
Roberts-Dominguez, Jan, 122
Rocket. See Arugula
Rome, ancient, 192, 208, 211, 360, 397, 399–400
Romeo and Juliet theme garden, 188–90
Rooftops, 9
Rootbound plants, 61
Root pruning, 176
Rosaries, 397
Rose Geranium Tea Cake, 264–65
Rose hips, 398
Rosemary, 22, 184, 188, 215, 242–44
basics, 242–43
in beauty treatments, 259
cooking with, 242
in Country Kitchen in the Round theme garden, 98–100
in Hanging Gardens of Babylon theme garden, 346–47
harvesting, 244
in herbal soaks, 258
in Herbed Roast Pork, 254–55
Pesto, 243
planting, 244
in Quick Herb Jelly, 206
in Romeo and Juliet theme garden, 188–90
success with, 244
topiaries, 245
varieties of, 244
basics, 390–91
categories of, 390–91
cooking with, 399–400
drying, 398
in fables, legends, and folktales, 397
fertilizing, 393–94
harvesting 397–98
messages conveyed by, 395
not for containers, 392–93
pests and diseases and, 396–97
planting, 391–93
pruning, 394–95
in Victorian Splendor theme garden, 410–12
watering, 393
weatherizing, 395–96
Rose water, 400
A Royal Feast theme garden, 380–81
Rust, 396–97
Safety concerns:
allergic reactions to tulips and, 406
edible flowers and, 350–51
Saffron, 247
basics, 248
harvesting, 249
planting, 248–49
reproductive system of, 246–47
success with, 249
basics, 252–53
in beauty treatments, 258, 259
in Country Kitchen in the Round theme garden, 98–100
in Edible Sunshine theme garden, 282–84
harvesting, 253
in herbal soaks, 258
in Herbed Roast Pork, 254–55
pineapple, 255–56
pineapple, in A Hummingbird Garden theme garden, 232–34
planting, 253
in Pretty in Pink theme garden, 250–51
in Quick Herb Jelly, 206
success with, 253
varieties of, 253–55
in Victorian Splendor theme garden, 410–12
vinegar, 257
The Salad Basket theme garden, 116–19
basics, 260–61
cooking with, 260
harvesting, 261
planting, 261
success with, 261
arugula, 17, 18, 52, 75, 112–13
endive and escarole, 113
mâche, 113
in mesclun and other salad mixes, 114–15
radicchio, 114–15
in The Salad Basket theme garden, 116–19
in succession gardening, 18
see also Lettuce
Salads:
edible flowers to use in, 361, 373, 375, 379, 400, 409
Mardi Gras, 280
Minted Melon and Grape, 328
Salsa, Hungarian Pepper (Lecso), 137
The Salsa Bowl theme garden, 132
Sauces:
Fresh Tomato, 156–57
Rosemary Pesto, 243
Saville, Carole, 343
Scale, 311
Scallions (green onions), 54, 79, 121–23
in The Salad Basket theme garden, 116–19
in succession gardening, 17
see also Onion family
Scented geraniums. See Geraniums, scented
Scientific names, xv–xvi
Scions, 292
Scoops, improvised, 47
Seaweed, liquid, 69–70
Secrecy, rose symbolism and, 397
Seed catalogs, 12
Seed coat, 59
Seedlings, 59
acclimating to outdoor climate, 60
moving into larger pot, 60
protecting against disease, 59–60
thinning, 59
Seeds:
drying, 171
equipment for, 56–58
planting, 47
saving for next year, 52
starting indoors, 54–60
starting with transplants vs., 53–54
Seed-starting kits, 58
Seed-starting medium, 56
Self-watering pots, 66
Shade cloth, 64
Shakespeare, William, 188–90
Shepherd, Renée, 156
Side dishes:
Spinach with Lemon Thyme, 151
Stuffed Squash Blossoms with Fresh Tomato Sauce, 156–57
Silence, symbolism of, 397
Size:
of containers, 39
of garden space, 8
of plants, 14
herbal soaks, 258
Slugs, 75
Snails, 75
in succession gardening, 16–17
see also Peas
Snow peas, 128
see also Peas
Society garlic, 194
Soil, 49–53
additions for, 51–53
garden, planting in, 51
mixing fertilizer into, 51, 67, 70
seed-starting medium, 56
storing components for, 45, 48
warming in yet-unplanted containers, 55
Sorbets, 356
Begonia, 358
Soups:
Fresh Tomato, 161
Green Garlic, 122
Space fillers, 62
Spaces. See Garden spaces
Species, xv-xvi
basics, 149
in Dinner at the Four Seasons theme garden, 302–4
in The Ethnic Market at Your Doorstep theme garden, 130–35
harvesting, 150
with Lemon Thyme, 151
planting, 149
success with, 149–50
varieties of, 150
in succession gardening, 18
Spinach substitutes, 150–52
New Zealand spinach, 151
see also Malabar spinach
Spring frost date, 7
Spur pruning, 332–33
Squash, 14, 20, 22, 52, 54, 57, 76, 79, 153–58
basics, 154
in Country Kitchen in the Round theme garden, 98–100
harvesting, 155
planting, 154
in succession gardening, 18
success with, 154–55
summer vs. winter, 154
varieties of, 155–58
Stuffed, with Fresh Tomato Sauce, 156–57
Stakes:
tying plants to, 47
see also Trellises
Starts, 59
Stepladders, displaying plants on, 25
Steps, as garden spaces, 9–10
Stevia, 266–67
in Tea Time theme garden, 274–77
Storage, of supplies, 27, 37, 45, 48
basics, 342–44
in Hanging Gardens of Babylon theme garden, 346–47
harvesting, 345
planting, 344
with Scented Geraniums and Crème Fraîche, 343–44
success with, 345
varieties of, 345
Strawberry pots, 33
String beans (snap beans), 79, 83
see also Beans
Structure of garden space, 8
Stuffed Squash Blossoms with Fresh Tomato Sauce, 156–57
Styrofoam peanuts, 62
Succession planting, 16–18
Sugar substitute, 266–67
in common household items, 138
Summertime Sorbet theme garden, 356–59
cooking with, 403
harvesting, 403
in A Kids’ Garden theme garden, 86–89
planting, 402–3
success with, 403
varieties of, 403–4
Supplies, storing, 27, 37, 45, 48
Supports:
bean poles, 82
wire cages or demicages, 41–43, 163, 164
see also Trellises
Sweet cicely, 238
basics, 269
harvesting, 270
in May Wine, 269
planting, 269
success with, 269–70
Swiss chard, 20, 21, 22, 79, 106
in Pretty in Pink theme garden, 250–51
Systemics, 350
Tangelos, 309–10
see also Citrus
Tangerines, 309–10
see also Citrus
basics, 271–72
harvesting, 272
planting, 272
success with, 272
varieties of, 272–73
for winter, 273
A Taste of Italy theme garden, 132–33
Tat soi, 108
in The Ethnic Market at Your Doorstep theme garden, 130–35
Taylor’s Guide to Heirloom Vegetables (Watson), 92
Tea Cake, Rose Geranium, 264–65
Teas, 274–77
Boston Tea Party and, 230
catnip, 226
herbal, 277
herbs for, as gifts from your garden, 215
lemon verbena, 216
sage, 252
Tea Time theme garden, 274–77
Terminology, xiv-xvi
Terra-cotta pots, 31–32
Theme gardens:
The Cheshire Cat, 226–27
Country Kitchen in the Round, 98–100
Dinner at the Four Seasons, 302–4
Edible Sunshine, 282–84
The Ethnic Market at Your Doorstep, 130–35
A Green Springtime, 388–89
Hanging Gardens of Babylon, 346–47
A Hummingbird Garden, 232–34
A Kids’ Garden, 86–89
Lavender Lady, 208–9
Lemonade Party, 218–20
Pretty in Pink, 250–51
Romeo and Juliet, 188–90
A Royal Feast, 380–81
The Salad Basket, 116–19
Summertime Sorbet, 356–59
Tea Time, 274–77
Victorian Splendor, 410–12
Theophrastus, 314
Thinning seedlings, 59
Thrift-shop finds, as containers, 38–39
Thyme, 22, 184, 215, 230, 278–81
basics, 279
in Country Kitchen in the Round theme garden, 98–100
in Edible Sunshine theme garden, 282–84
in Hanging Gardens of Babylon theme garden, 346–47
harvesting, 281
in herbal soaks, 258
in Lavender Lady theme garden, 208–9
lemon, in Mardi Gras Salad, 280
Lemon, Spinach with, 151
in Lemonade Party theme garden, 218–20
planting, 279
in Quick Herb Jelly, 206
success with, 279
in Tea Time theme garden, 274–77
varieties of, 281
in Victorian Splendor theme garden, 410–12
vinegar, 257
Toddlers, A Garden for, 86–89
Tomatillos, 13
Tomatoes, 14, 22, 37, 54, 72, 79, 159–68
basics, 159–60
box within a box for, 34
choosing and planting transplants, 162
in Country Kitchen in the Round theme garden, 98–100
determinate vs. indeterminate, 160
in Edible Sunshine theme garden, 282–84
in The Ethnic Market at Your Doorstep theme garden, 130–35
Fresh Tomato Soup, 161
getting an early start for, 162–63
in Hanging Gardens of Babylon theme garden, 346–47
harvesting, 165
in Pasta with Summer Vegetables, 104
planting, 160–64
in Romeo and Juliet theme garden, 188–90
saving seeds of, for next year, 52
in soup (Fresh Tomato Soup recipe), 161
starting seeds indoors for, 57, 160–62
in Stuffed Squash Blossoms with Fresh Tomato Sauce, 156–57
in succession gardening, 16–17
success with, 164–65
varieties of, 166–68
Tomato hornworms, 75–76
Tools, 46–47
watering, for 66–67
Toothache remedies, 224
Topiaries, 245
Topsoil, 50–51
Trace minerals, 68
“Traditional gardens,” xiv-xv
Transplants, 59
buying, 61
planting into containers, 63
starting with seeds vs., 53–54
for grapevines, 330–31
monofilament and, 43–44
securing, 44
tying plants to, 47
wire demicages, 41–43
Trex, 34
Trowels, 46
True leaves, 59
Tulip, The (Pavord), 407
allergic reactions to, 406
cooking with, 409
harvesting, 408
kale as companion plant for, 408
in Lavender Lady theme garden, 208–9
origin of name, 407
planting, 406–7
in succession gardening, 16–17
success with, 407–8
varieties of, 408–9
in Victorian Splendor theme garden, 410–12
U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone Map, 6, 7, 414–15
Valentino, Flavio, 193
Varieties, xvi
Vase shape, pruning into, 338–39
All-America Selections (AAS) winners, 80
attractive aspects of, 20–21
color show of, 23
edible flowers to use with, 361, 375, 409
flowers of, 22
heirloom, 92
mail-order sources for, 414
plant size of, 14
Summer, Pasta with, 104
in three seasons, 79
yield of, in container gardens, 80
see also specific vegetables
Venus, 397
Vermiculite, 50
Victorian Splendor theme garden, 410–12
Vinegars, herbal, 257–59
in bath, 258–59
gifts of, 259
in kitchen, 257–58
safety precautions for, 259
basics, 382–83
cooking with, 386–87
in Lemonade Party theme garden, 218–20
planting, 383
in Summertime Sorbet theme garden, 356–59
varieties of, 385–86
in Victorian Splendor theme garden, 410–12
Violet(s), 22, 54, 188, 382–87
basics, 383
candied, 387
cooking with, 386–87
in mythology, 386
Napoleon and, 385
planting, 383
success with, 384–85
syrup, 387
varieties of, 335
in Victorian Splendor theme garden, 410–12
Wands, 66
Water, 7
Watercress, 378
Water-holding crystals, 53
seed-starting mix and seedlings, 58, 60
strawberry pots, 33
Watering cans, 66
Watermelon, 14
Watson, Benjamin, 92
Weather, 6–7
hardiness zones and, 6–7, 414–15
length of growing season and, 12
protecting plants against, 4, 287–90
Weed barrier, 64
Wheels, for containers, 286, 289
Whiskey barrels, 37
Wind, 5
Windbreaks, beans as, 85
plastic pots in, 33
Windowsill gardens, indoor, 10
herbs in, 184
Wine, May, 269
Wine barrels, 37
Winter plant covers, 288
Winter protection, 287–90
insulating materials for, 288, 289
moving container and, 289
setting wrapped container down into ground for, 289
temperature guidelines for, 287–89
A Winter Salad Bowl theme garden, 119
Winter’s Tale, The (Shakespeare), 188
demicages, 41–43
Wire containers (baskets), 35
planting in, 64
making your own, 34
Wounds, herbal treatment for, 361–62
Wreaths, grapevine, 332
Yard-sale finds, as containers, 38
Yogurt, edible flowers to use with, 355, 387
Zinc, 68
see also Squash