Seedlings in an Eggshell: Another Gardening Myth?
Did you know that you can sow seeds in empty eggshells? And that egg cartons can then be used toContinue Reading
Category: Garden Myths
Garden Myth: Irrigating Plants with Disposable Diapers
I often hear the suggestion that it’s worthwhile putting a disposable diaper at the bottom of a pot – especiallyContinue Reading
The Truth about Coffee Grounds
According to popular belief, coffee grounds are practically a miracle product. They keep slugs and cats at bay, stimulate plantContinue Reading
Plants Love Classical Music… Not!
This horticultural myth was really big in the 1980s when I first started gardening seriously. Plants, I heard, love classical musicContinue Reading
Using Lime to Control Moss: Another Garden Myth!
There is nothing worse than a gardening myth that refuses to die, especially when it causes gardeners to waste theirContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Sterilizing Pruning Tools with Bleach
Most gardeners know that it is important to disinfect pruning tools (pruning shears, saws, loppers, etc.) before moving on toContinue Reading
No, Poinsettias Aren’t Poisonous
It’s that time of year again. As our favorite Christmas plant, the poinsettia, starts to pop up in stores everywhere,Continue Reading
Gardening Myth: Adding Sand Will Lighten Clay Soil
You often hear that the solution to a heavy clay soil – one that is hard to work, takes foreverContinue Reading