5 Myths About Orchids
Since the fashion for growing orchids emerged in the last century, misinformation about them has spread so widely that mostContinue Reading
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So Many Legs, So Many Eyes, Who Is Afraid of Spiders?
Today, I will brave my own phobia with you… it’s Halloween after all! So yes, I must confess: I, Audrey,Continue Reading
In My Father’s Garden
I recently found myself alone in my father’s garden for the first time since he left us. There was anContinue Reading
5 Varieties of Squash to Discover
In the land of squash, as in the land of men, you should never trust appearances. My favorite squashes lookContinue Reading
A Thorough Guide on Succulent Care
For Beginners to Professionals Maybe you just want to keep a few succulents as a hobby… or maybe your goalContinue Reading
The Laidback Gardener Is No More
Good day to you, friends of the Laidback Gardener, This is Mathieu Hodgson, son of Larry Hodgson. On Wednesday OctoberContinue Reading
Dracula, Batman and Company… What About Bats?
For the month of October, I propose to you a Halloween theme for the Ecology in the Garden columns: theContinue Reading
The Fascinating Story of the Pumpkin
Tonight’s Halloween pumpkin has a long and fascinating story, one well worth looking into. First, the pumpkin is a typeContinue Reading
Sensible Winter Protection
It can no longer be denied: fall has arrived. The leaves are falling off the trees, some plats are gettingContinue Reading
Tree Ties Made From Garden Hose: Bad Idea!
I’d be surprised to hear that any serious gardener has never seen a tree attached to its stake by aContinue Reading