Shells and Guilt: Confessions of an Overly Curious Gardener
It seems to me that I’ve been very technical in my recent articles. That’s fine, we want to learn whenContinue Reading
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Why Grow Trees That Make Us Sneeze?
Everyone blames ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) for hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and it is true that at the end of theContinue Reading
Florist’s Azalea: Origin, Varieties, and Growing Tips
Spring is always my favorite time of year. Flower boxes, gardens, and storefronts are filled with colorful blooms heralding theContinue Reading
A Trio of Shrubs for Mother’s Day
On Mother’s Day, it’s traditional to give mom a bouquet of flowers or a potted plant. And that’s great. ButContinue Reading
Laidback Gardening: What to Do in May?
No matter how laidback you are, at some point you have to get moving! And May is the perfect timeContinue Reading
Good to Grow Gooseberries
Small, shaggy, striped balls, sometimes greenish-yellow, sometimes carmine-red, with a taste that is both sweet and tangy. It’s rarely theContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Rowan, Grass Seed, and Ninebark
A Rowan Tree in Poor Shape Question Last fall, due to changes in the yard, my husband and I transplantedContinue Reading
Beyond the Monarch: Discover Other Fascinating Travelers in Your Garden!
Ah, May… FINALLY! The month when everything comes alive in Canadian gardens. The birds return with a fanfare, the budsContinue Reading
The Right Spacing for Laidback Gardeners
Leaving abundant space in a flower bed or vegetable garden It is not very useful: weeds will quickly move intoContinue Reading
The Benefits of a Sustainable Lawn
We often hear that lawns require a lot of water, fertilizer, and pesticides to maintain. This is true if youContinue Reading