Gardening with the Moon: Myth or Reality?
Photo: Kagenmi, depositphotos By Larry Hodgson Question: I like to plan my garden activities according to the phases of theContinue Reading
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A Boston Fern Makeover
By Larry Hodgson The Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Bostoniensis’) is among the most popular houseplants and with good reason, asContinue Reading
2022 Gardening Trends: Reuse, Recycle, and Replant
Photo: Wavebreakmedia, depositphotos By Hannah Walters The COVID-19 pandemic has made us all appreciate our gardens more. The very factContinue Reading
How to Grow Your Own Ginger
Photo: mkqayyum@gmail.com, depositphotos By Larry Hodgson Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is well known as a tropical spice. We grow it forContinue Reading
Gardening Book of the Month
The New Seed-Starters Handbook by Nancy Bubel and Jean Nick Are you starting to master the basics of gardening andContinue Reading
Heart-leaved Houseplants for Valentine’s Day
These 5 Heart-Shaped Houseplants are perfect gifts for someone special. Show your love and appreciation to someone special this Valentine’sContinue Reading
Thought of the Day
I want to be like a sunflower; so that even on the darkest days I will stand tall and findContinue Reading
2022: Year of the Salad Greens
Get creative! Most greens can be served raw, wilted, blanched, sautéed, or grilled. Every year, the National Garden Bureau, a non-profitContinue Reading
Why Does My Apple Tree Only Produce Every Two Years?
By Larry Hodgson Question: I started a home orchard 12 years ago and one thing puzzles me. Most of myContinue Reading
Valuable Life Skills That Kids and Teens Can Learn From Gardening
By Frank Hamilton For some people, gardening is a fun hobby that brings them happiness. For others, it’s a careerContinue Reading