Ceropegia Linearis: The String of Needles
The String of needles (Ceropegia linearis) is a semi-succulent climber native to South Africa where it is endemic. It shouldn’tContinue Reading
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Pruning That Does Good
Think it’s still winter? But look at the trees and shrubs in your yard: as soon as the temperatures rise,Continue Reading
Seedling Heating Mats: To Have or Not to Have? That Is the Question
Since the seedling season is starting, I was asked several times if it’s necessary to have a heat mat toContinue Reading
The (Almost) Eternally Lasting Pruning Shears
As soon as you begin to take gardening a little bit more seriously, you slowly start to equip yourself withContinue Reading
Beautiful Winter Bloom
Yes, I know it may not be winter where you are, but it sure is here. Cold, sunny, with aboutContinue Reading
About Amaryllis
I’ll wager you bought an amaryllis bulb around the holidays. Technically, the plant is in the genus Hippeastrum but isContinue Reading
Those Darned Asian Lady Beetles!
My post today isn’t very long, nor very informative. It’s more of an encouragement to all of you who areContinue Reading
Gardening Book of the Month: March 2023
Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ)’s monthly gardening e-book suggestion. Let’s Get Gardening by DK Filled with simple andContinue Reading
Snow, the Gardener’s Friend
You were hoping that winter was over, weren’t you? After a long break in winter temperatures and the melting ofContinue Reading
Seeing Green
I don’t normally buy gifts anymore. I stopped back when I was a young idealist with anti-capitalist ideas and longContinue Reading