Protecting Bulbs from Squirrels
In the Northern Hemisphere, September to the end of November is the season for planting spring-flowering bulbs in the garden… andContinue Reading
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Artificial Lighting for Orchids: Part Two – Choosing the Right Type of Light!
In this second article on artificial lighting, we will focus on the lighting technology best suited to implementing the principlesContinue Reading
Grandma’s Plants
A few weeks ago, I found a houseplant in the trash in front of a house in my neighborhood. IContinue Reading
A “Miraculous” Spring Thanks to Fall Fertilizer!
Prepare your garden now for a miraculous spring with fall fertilizer! Why let nature do the work for free whenContinue Reading
It Looks Like A Pumpkin, But…
Gourds, pattypan squash, pumpkins, and squashes… so easy to grow, yet so hard to tell apart! Now’s the time toContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Roses, Colocasia, Potatoes, Oh My!
Rose Bush to Be Moved About five years ago, we planted a John Cabot rose bush in the small backyardContinue Reading
Grandma’s Green Ketchup Is Toxic! – Halloween Special
WARNING! This is a Halloween article whose slightly horrific humor may offend some readers! I hope you’re having a greatContinue Reading
A Canna that Blooms Indoors? Why not?
Every northern gardener knows that cannas (Canna x generalis) are summer bulbs. With their green, purple or variegated leaves reminiscent of those ofContinue Reading
Scented-Leaved Pelargonium: Origin, Varieties, and Growing Tips
Like many people, my first encounters with pelargonium were under false pretenses: I was seduced by a scented pelargonium thatContinue Reading
Small Bulbous Irises: Cute as Can Be!
If you’ve been out shopping recently, you already know this, but for those of you who prefer to stay indoors,Continue Reading