What to Do About Scabby Potatoes?
By Larry Hodgson Question: I grew three bags of potatoes this year and two-thirds have been attacked by scab. It’s anythingContinue Reading
Category: Gardening
Gardening Book of the Month
Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ)’s monthly gardening e-book suggestion! Sprout Lands: Tending the Endless Gift of Trees By William Bryant LoganContinue Reading
Lady Bug: Friendly Insects Delivered to Your Home
By Larry Hodgson Using predatory insects to control pests in houseplants is an effective, environmentally friendly and completely safe alternativeContinue Reading
Saving Squash Seed: No Hanky Panky Allowed!
Par Larry Hodgson Squashes are masters at crossing with their neighbors. Even varieties that are very different in appearance, suchContinue Reading
4 Bulbs That Require Early Planting
By Larry Hodgson Usually, there’s no particular rush to plant fall bulbs (tulips, narcissus, hyacinths, spring crocus, etc.). They arriveContinue Reading
A Mystery Perennial
By Larry Hodgson Question: I’ve been growing a beautiful perennial for several years, one that I grew from seeds picked upContinue Reading
Rumors are swirling that there is a bulb shortage, is there?
Recently (July 31, 2021), I published an article encouraging readers to order their bulbs early in 2021, as it lookedContinue Reading
Québec City to Host Mosaiculture Exhibition in 2022
By Larry Hodgson The world-famous International Mosaiculture exhibition will be setting up shop for the summer of 2022 in myContinue Reading
The Plantain Hosta: More Like a Lily Than a Hosta!
Par Larry Hodgson The first time I saw a plantain hosta (Hosta plantaginea) in Ladew Topiary Gardens some 35 years ago, I thoughtContinue Reading
4 Helpful Gardening Tips
By Harry Wilson Harry Wilson is the Head of Digital Marketing Department at Globex Outreach. He helps clients grow their onlineContinue Reading