Leave Roots Where They Belong: Underground
The end of the gardening season is slowly approaching. Although we still get a few warm days—sometimes even heat wavesContinue Reading
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Flowers That Make the Cut
Ah! Those beautiful bouquets of cut flowers that florists create before our very eyes—filling us with wonder, while emptying ourContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Destructive Raccoons and Disappearing Seedlings
My strawberry harvest had to be shared with raccoons, who came every night to take their share of ripe fruitContinue Reading
The Pawpaw Phenomenon: A New (Old) Trend!
For some time now, I’ve been seeing more and more posts on social media about a mysterious fruit called “pawpaw”Continue Reading
Help! Ants are Destroying My Lawn!
Maybe they are, but maybe they aren’t. There are all sorts of ants, some that do great damage to lawnsContinue Reading
Bringing Orchids Back Indoors After a Holiday in the Garden!
Once children have returned to school, it’s time to bring orchids back inside. This important task requires vigilance and certainContinue Reading
The Long Journey of Flower Bulbs
Flower bulbs are arriving in stores these days: tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and many others. Every good gardener knows that theyContinue Reading
The Mirage of River Rock
I have to admit something: I hate river rock in landscaping! I say this knowing that many of you haveContinue Reading
And My Favorite Tomato of the Year Is…
Ever since I discovered that there are over 4,000 (some would say 10,000) different varieties of tomatoes in the world,Continue Reading
Alternanthera: Origin, Varieties, and Growing Tips
Alternanthera is a plant that is not often seen indoors, but is frequently used as ornamental foliage in planters, whereContinue Reading