When a Red Euphorbia Turns Green
The red African milk tree (Euphorbia trigona ‘Rubra’) is often burgundy red when you purchase it, then turns green underContinue Reading
Category: Gardening
Protecting Electrical Cord Connections
Twist and Seal outlet cover. Source: www.lowes.com Most gardeners find considerable use for electrical products outdoors—garden lighting, power tools, pumps,Continue Reading
Unwrap Your Poinsettia Without Delay
Yes, do make sure your poinsettia is well wrapped against the cold when you bring it back from the store,Continue Reading
Naming a Mystery Plant
Pots of rooted sansevieria leaf cuttings as found in so many garden centres… but what is this plant’s real name?Continue Reading
Can You Grow Purslane in the Veggie Garden?
Yes, purslane is a vegetable, but also a weed. You might want to forage it rather than grow it. Source:Continue Reading
Coffee Filters Can Also Filter Soil
By all means, put a coffee filter in the bottom of your flower pot, but do you really need toContinue Reading
The Cactus That Traveled the Globe
The mistletoe cactus (Rhipsalis baccifera) is the world’s most widely distributed cactus. Source: www.gardentags.com If you’ve ever read anything about cactus,Continue Reading
Keep Your Indoor Rosemary Happy
You need to give rosemary special conditions to keep it happy indoors. Source: www.thekitchn.com Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a popularContinue Reading
A Roomba for Weeds
The 5-pound (2.25 kg) Tertill will chop weeds into submission. Source: www.kickstarter.com You knew it had to happen one day andContinue Reading
When Rot Attacks Your Houseplants
Limp leaves may be caused by a lack of water, but can also be a sign of rot. Source: thegardensoffanshawecollege.blogspot.comContinue Reading