Frosty Fern: Not So Easy
Variegated spike moss (Selaginella martensii ‘Variegata’), sold under the name Frosty Fern. Photo: www.harster.ca Question: I received a small fern for ChristmasContinue Reading
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Poinsettia: December Houseplant of the Month
What you first notice about the poinsettia are the beautifully colored leaves. They’re often thought to be the flowers, butContinue Reading
Father’s Day: Plant a Tree for Dad
Looking for an interesting gift for Dad on Father’s Day (the third Sunday in June)? Why not plant a treeContinue Reading
Keeping Easter Plants Happy
Easter is a time of renewal and rebirth, traditionally celebrated by filling our homes with flowers, both cut flowers andContinue Reading
The Sun Star: A Plant Worth Discovering
In my area, and probably in yours as well, garden centers are full of pots of so-called “sun stars” inContinue Reading
Why Do My Indoor Azaleas Keep Dying?
Question: Over the last few years, I’ve bought 3 different indoor azaleas and they all died within a month of purchase.Continue Reading
Houseplant of the Month for March 2019: The Lily
Lilies (Lilium) can make wonderful if temporary houseplants, adding beautiful color and often exquisite perfume to the décor. Forced liliesContinue Reading
How to Get an Amaryllis to Rebloom
Getting an amaryllis to bloom once is a snap, but to rebloom? Photo: www.winwardhome.com Question: I have two amaryllis bulbs thatContinue Reading
Can You Get A Paperwhite to Rebloom?
Sometimes you can get a Paperwhite to rebloom! Photo: www.longfield-gardens.com If you’ve been gardening for a while, you’ve certainly heardContinue Reading
Looking for Fragrant Cyclamens
Some cyclamens are scented, others not at all. Ill.: Buntysmum, Pixabay & www.clipartroo.com, montage: laidbackgardener.blog Question: Last year, I bought aContinue Reading