Plants Rest in Winter; Gardeners Should Too!
Last summer, I wanted to add some houseplants to my (small) collection. But as is often the case, I ranContinue Reading
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Cacti: my New Friends!
For the first 10 years of my job as a horticulturist, I stayed away from cacti. Those little beasts dieContinue Reading
Cold Weather Adaptations for Plants in the Forest
As winter sets in here in the North, take a minute to admire the way native plants get through theContinue Reading
Celebrate Winter Without the Effort
Here it is again, that time of year. No, I’m not talking about the holidays, but about the Ancient EgyptianContinue Reading
The Friendliest of “Scorpions” Is in Your House!
Nobody likes finding bugs in their home. That’s good, because what I’m presenting you today isn’t one! I’ve already talkedContinue Reading
Why Are Leaves Green?
The simple reason is that plants reflect green light. The visible spectrum, the range of colors visible to the humanContinue Reading
The Art of Healing Plants With Browned Ends
If you grow a lot of houseplants, you probably have already encountered the following problem: the tips of some leavesContinue Reading
The Snowflake That Broke the Terracotta’s Back
Last week, I returned home to Montreal after a few weeks away. As much as I love to travel, there’sContinue Reading
Groundhogs Garden Too!?
I hesitate to praise the groundhog. Most of the time, they are gardeners’ worst nightmare, who struggle to cope withContinue Reading
All Tucked In
By now your outdoor chores should be pretty much done; hoses put away, pots stacked ready for Spring or recycling,Continue Reading