Too Late To Plant Garlic?
I was recently asked if it was too late to plant garlic. I was secretly hoping it wasn’t, because IContinue Reading
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10 Gifts for Gardeners
In recent years, garden centres have found a new niche. From November onwards, they transform themselves into Christmas shops withContinue Reading
The Man Behind the Gardener
I won’t try to tell you what kind of man my father was. If you’re here, it’s because you knewContinue Reading
Can You Count Birds?
Every year, for 123 years now, the National Audubon Society organizes the Christmas Bird Count. And this year, the eventContinue Reading
Pachyphytum Compactum, the Little Jewel
If you are a long-time succulent lover, you must have heard of the ‘Little Jewel’ succulent, also known as PachyphytumContinue Reading
A Glued-On Saucer Nearly Killed My Bonsai
I couldn’t figure where I was going wrong. I’m used to growing houseplants and usually expect reasonable growth from them.Continue Reading
Mealybugs on Bananas
There’s been a lot of commotion lately… I’d even say, total panic! People are finding mealybugs on their bananas!!! How?Continue Reading
Do Plants Purify Air?
Do a web search on air purification by plants and you’ll find hundreds of articles on the subject. There areContinue Reading
10 Tips to Help Your Houseplants Get Through the Winter
You might think that, well wrapped up in our homes, sheltered from the snow and drying winds, houseplants would notContinue Reading
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