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
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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
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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
Prepare the Return of Monarch Butterflies Now
If you still see monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) in your garden in October in Canada, they are probably latecomers. TheContinue Reading
Fritillaries: Like Laurel and Hardy
Unusual and beautiful, fritillaries shine by their originality. Between the crown imperial and the snake’s head fritillary, there’s a wholeContinue Reading
The Return of Plants Indoors
Were your plants outside this summer? Then this article is for you! I’m Serena, the pest wrestler, and here areContinue Reading
What They Don’t Tell You: The Poison in Green Smoothies – Halloween Special
It’s October! That means it’s also time for our traditional Halloween series! This year, I was inspired by the manyContinue Reading
The Laidback Gardener’s Guide to Clematis Pruning
Clematis experts classify into three pruning groups. You’re supposed to prune group 1 and 2 clematis after they bloom in the spring, becauseContinue Reading
Artificial Lighting for Orchids: Part One—The Basics!
rtificial lighting is probably one of the most confusing topics for orchid enthusiasts. In our upcoming articles, we will attemptContinue Reading