Living the Shinrin-yoku Experience… in Your Backyard!
For some time now, we have been hearing a lot about this new Japanese trend, Shinrin-yoku. Freely translated as forestContinue Reading
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Growing Vines on Trees: Why Not?
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Forcing Spring
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Ideas for Spring Break With Your Little Gardeners
It’s well known that spring break is the best time of the school year, after Christmas vacation! And for parentsContinue Reading
2023 AAS Perennial Winners
All-America Selections National and Regional Winners have been tested for garden performance by a panel of expert judges. Varieties thatContinue Reading
Finally, a Herb That’s Easy to Grow in the House
Over the past decade or so, many authors have tried to encourage you to grow herbs in your home. AnContinue Reading
Frost Damage to Houseplant
What happens to houseplants when you move them-4°F (-20°C). How they would fare after their (admittedly very short) exposure toContinue Reading
Winter Greenery, Thanks to Microgreens!
Last week, I presented my sowing material to you and praised the mushroom tray as the perfect container for sowing.Continue Reading
Growing an Avocado Indoors
There are many tropical fruits that can be grown from a seed – oranges, lemons, mangos, date palms, coffee plants, etc. –Continue Reading
Food for Thought 3
Is your garden plan done? Are your seeds purchased? I know very well that we are still in the middleContinue Reading