How to Store and Preserve Garden Produce
Home gardens have seen a big uptick in popularity over the last few years, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Continue Reading
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Caring for Orchids: A Beginner’s Guide
By Cora Brown Most horticulturists and plant enthusiasts believe that plants are sentient beings; they can feel, think, and respondContinue Reading
Toxic Plants Don’t Make Other Plants Poisonous
By Larry Hodgson Question: I have a big, beautiful brugmansia I lug outdoors for the summer. It grows in anContinue Reading
Dracaena Varieties for Every Space in Your Home (A Species Guide)
Tough Indoor Trees for Tough Indoor Conditions By Mason Roberts Dracaena is a genus of plants whose members range fromContinue Reading
How to Control Cutworms
Cutworms: it’s amazing how much damage to our vegetables and flowers such a small insect can cause. By Larry HodgsonContinue Reading
Patio Plants Need “Shorts and Sandals” Weather
A novice gardener placed her palm outside for the summerback in frosty April. Why is it not growing? By LarryContinue Reading
A Guide on How to Start a School Garden
By Natalie Mae Mitchell Are you thinking about starting a school garden? If so, you’re in for a treat. NotContinue Reading
Keep Your Lilac Young: Remove Its Oldest Branch Each Year
Selectively remove the oldest branch each year will help keep your lilac young and vigorous. By Larry Hodgson Lilac seasonContinue Reading
I Killed My Rosemary: A True Tale of Crime and Confession
The Laidback Gardener reveals his dark side in this sad tale about how inattentiveness and neglect led to the tragicContinue Reading
How Often Should You Mow Your Lawn?
A handy overall view of lawn mowing, covering a wide range of climates, from cold temperate to subtropical. By AndyContinue Reading