Answers to Your Questions: Should You Leave Wilted Flowers on Potting Mix?
I’ve had a florist’s azalea for several years. It spends its summers outdoors and its winters in a cool room.Continue Reading
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Last week, we saw that transplant shock is a trial our tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants go through with some grumbling,Continue Reading
The Creativity of Plants: Art, Nature, and Health
There is increasing talk of the “intelligence” of plants. The term may seem jarring at times, but it reflects aContinue Reading
Tools for Beginner and Advanced Birdwatchers
For some time now, I’ve been talking about protecting biodiversity. But how does that fit into your gardening habits? PictureContinue Reading
For a Truly Flower-Filled Spring
Are your flower beds in full bloom… right now? I have to admit that the spring scenery in my neighborhoodContinue Reading
From Sea to Land with David Hamel
For a long time, with the rise of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, agriculture, horticulture, and gardening were reduced to theContinue Reading
A Garden That Shows Its Colors—Part 2
Harmonizing colors of garden plants is a wonderful challenge to take on as you gain experience. After studying color theoryContinue Reading
Transplant Shock: Your Tomato Plant Is Going to Act Like a Diva (And That’s Normal)
You’ve spent weeks pampering your seedlings. Perfect lighting, careful watering, and carefully monitored temperatures. And then, you transplant your littleContinue Reading
The Leek Moth That Attacks Garlic and Onions
Who mercilessly attacks garlic and onions? Who pierces and chews them, jeopardizing our harvests of these delicious allium vegetables? WhatContinue Reading
15 Award-Winning Perennials That Have Stood the Test of Time
After writing 2026 Horticultural Winners in which I discussed, among other things, the Andropogon ‘Blackhawks’ with its dramatic purple hues,Continue Reading