No Real Need to Blanch Leeks
Leeks (Allium ampeloprasum) with a long white stalk have always been considered highly desirable by gardeners. To obtain such whiteness,Continue Reading
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Sticky Trap Using a Real Apple
Many gardeners already know that a red ball covered with glue can be used as a trap for the appleContinue Reading
Gardens Evolve and So Should You!
Your garden is not stuck in a time warp; it is constantly evolving. Trees grow and create more shade … andContinue Reading
The Fly That Attacks Japanese Beetles
Ever since the Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) first showed up in New Jersey in 1912, apparently brought over from JapanContinue Reading
Milkweed Sap to Treat Poison Ivy? A Truly Bad Idea!
Yes, I know you have read this in all sorts of blogs as well as in home remedy guides, butContinue Reading
Stop Mowing During a Heat Wave
When the weatherman announces a heat wave or an upcoming drought, put away your mower for the moment. Longer grass will shadeContinue Reading
The Rose: The US Floral Emblem
The other day, in honor of Canada Day, I listed (and described) the floral emblems for Canada’s 13 provinces andContinue Reading
Hand-Picking Pests: Often the Easiest Solution
When there are hundreds of insects attacking a plant at the same time, using some sort of insecticidal spray mayContinue Reading
Body-Snatching Wasps Help Control Pests
There’s a whole range of tiny insects called parasitoid wasps (some 700,000 species worldwide) that are helping to control insectContinue Reading
Growing Canada’s Floral Emblems
Canada celebrates its national day every July 1st, since the country was officially constituted on that day in 1867. CanadaContinue Reading