Are Coffee Grounds Too Acid for Compost?
Question: I just read that, contrary to what we think, it is not advisable to add coffee grounds to theContinue Reading
Category: Garden Myths
The Levitating Fern Certainly Spins, But Is It Alive??
Years ago, in the 1970s, a “plant” called the air fern was all the rage. It was said to thriveContinue Reading
Just Because It’s on the Internet Doesn’t Make It True
I’m sure there is now more false horticultural advice online than accurate information. I don’t want to seem mean, butContinue Reading
10 Myths About Composting
A recent survey* showed that only 11% of American households regularly compost leftover biodegradable materials, yet 31% would be interestedContinue Reading
10 Popular Myths About Hostas
What do you really know about hostas? Photo: www.grassrootsdesign.ca Hostas are one of the most widely grown perennials in temperateContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Male Spider Plants Produce No Babies
Am I a boy or a girl? Source: gointerior.me, www.freepngclipart.com& melbournechapter.net, montage: laidbackgardener.com You’d be surprised at how often I hearContinue Reading
Garden Myth: White Mushrooms Are Always Edible (Not!)
White mushrooms might be edible… or they might be poisonous. You can’t tell by color alone. Source: theimagefixer.com Most garden mythsContinue Reading
Garden Myth: No Need to Refrigerate Your Amaryllis!
No, don’t put your amaryllis bulb in the fridge while it’s dormant. Source: Claire Tourigny, from the book Les 1500Continue Reading
The Rusty Nail Myth
Rusty nails give nothing to plants… so why do gardeners keep adding them to their soil? Source: www.thetatoohut.com Since timeContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Lime Can Control Horsetail
Most garden myths have some element of truth. Such is the case of the one that insists you can controlContinue Reading