Plant Thieves Strike Again!
By Larry Hodgson I’ve once again been a victim of plant thieves. This has happened several times over the yearsContinue Reading
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20 Best Houseplants for the Bathroom
Houseplants are marvellous in a bathroom, but you need to use the right ones! Photo: NewAfrica, depositphotos By Larry HodgsonContinue Reading
Tips for Making Your Poinsettia Shine Through the Season and Beyond
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Learn How Mycorrhizal Fungi Benefits Your Trees and Shrubs
Photo: smileus, depositphotos Owning a healthy and flourishing organic garden is nothing short of a delight. But maintaining a gardenContinue Reading
What Is Sumac and Can I Grow My Own?
By Larry Hodgson Question: I have a weakness for the spice called sumac. I find it tangy, sweet and fruity, greatContinue Reading
Watering Your Poinsettia With Ice Cubes
By Larry Hodgson The Internet is full of ridiculous horticultural information: really lame things that you are recommended to doContinue Reading
Beer Cans to Protect Terracotta Pots?
I recently received the following message: I thought you may like to know my method of preventing frost damage to terracottaContinue Reading
Sterilizing Pruning Tools: Don’t Use Bleach
By Larry Hodgson Most gardeners know that it’s important to disinfect pruning tools (pruning shears, saws, loppers, etc.) before movingContinue Reading
Home Gardening Remedies: Pros and Cons
By Larry Hodgson Hardly a day goes by when someone doesn’t send me a message up about some sort ofContinue Reading
Solomon’s Seal: An Old-Fashioned Perennial Worth Rediscovering
Smooth Solomon’s seal (Polygonatum biflorum). Photo: haraldmuc, depositphotos With its gracefully arching stems and its ability to tolerate even the darkestContinue Reading