Are Citrus Going the Way of the Dodo?
World citrus production is under serious threat by a disease, citrus greening, also known as huánglóngbìng or HLB (the ChineseContinue Reading
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2017: The Year of the Daffodil
Each year the National Garden Bureau, a non-profit organization promoting the pleasures of home gardening, selects one bulb, one annual,Continue Reading
What is Rice Paper Really Made Of?
Surprise! The rectangles of translucent white paper frequently used in origami, calligraphy, painting and other handicrafts and sold in art materialContinue Reading
Reusing Your Christmas Tree After Christmas
When the holidays come to an end, there isn’t much left to do but take down the garlands and decorationsContinue Reading
Getting Your Christmas Plants to Rebloom
There is nothing wrong with tossing a Christmas plant into the compost after it has finished flowering if you don’tContinue Reading
The Laidback Gardener Blog: A Look Back
If you are a diligent reader of the Laidback Gardener blog, you know that I publish a new article about gardeningContinue Reading
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10 Resolutions for the Beginning Indoor Gardener
In the spirit of New Year, here are 10 resolutions for beginning indoor gardeners that will help guarantee you beautifulContinue Reading
Check Your Bulbs
Here’s something to add to your electronic agenda. During the winter season, have it ping once a month to warn you thatContinue Reading
Bring ‘Em Back Alive
Shopping for Plants in Cold Weather It’s probably more tempting to buy a beautiful potted plant in the winter thanContinue Reading
Curing Orchidophobia
A surprising number of people suffer from orchidophobia: the fear of growing orchids. This is generally because they’ve heard that orchidsContinue Reading