A Brief Lesson in Taxonomy
Experienced gardeners happily talk about botanical names, cultivar names, and trade names as if these distinctions were the most obviousContinue Reading
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Answers to Your Questions: Damaged Honey Locust
We have a ‘Harlequin’ honey locust tree in our yard that was planted by our parents in 1979. It isContinue Reading
Five Stars for the Blue Star Fern
Ferns are wonderful houseplants. They are lush and relatively easy to care for once you know how. They bring aContinue Reading
Finally, I’ll Earn My Place in Paradise!
The landscaping of one’s property is almost always preceded by a period of intense negotiations, heightened emotions, tears, and dirtyContinue Reading
When Growth Slows, Preparation Begins
After harvesting the abundance of summer and admiring the beauty of fall, then celebrating together during the shortest days toContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Soil Analysis, Thyme, and Fruitless Peppers
Traditional soil analysis I would like to know what method was used in the past to analyze soil, that is,Continue Reading
Marantas. Oh dear!
If you’re a laidback gardener like me, there are certain houseplants that will never cross your threshold. They’re too temperamental,Continue Reading
The Curious Story of the Ginkgo Tree
Would you be surprised if I told you that a tree you can grow in your backyard is a livingContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Radon Vents and Plants
I just had a radon removal system installed. The exterior vent, which expels air 24 hours a day, year-round, isContinue Reading
Gardeners! What Does The Future Hold For Us?
The arrival of a new year often brings reflection, questions, and resolutions. While last year I shared an exercise IContinue Reading