Has the Gypsy Moth Met Its Match?
Gypsy moth caterpillars often appear in their thousands! Photo: www.dufferincounty.ca When I was a boy (back in the 1960s andContinue Reading
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Fun With Flowers: Turn Blooms Rainbow Colors
Dying flower is a fun and easy experiment. Photo: activity-box.com Here’s a simple summer rainy day project for bored children.Continue Reading
Edelweiss: the Garden Plant Inspired by a Song!
Edelweiss (Leontopodium nivale alpinum). Photo: J&Konrad, flickr.com EDELWEISSLeontopodium nivale alpinum Dimensions: 6 to 14 in (10–40 cm) high × 8 to 14Continue Reading
No Pesticides in Hot Weather
Ill.: planetpermaculture.wordpress.com, www.pngguru.com & clipart.me, montage: laidbackgardener.blog Most gardeners clearly understand that applying pesticides on a rainy or windy day is not goingContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Exposing Tomato Fruits to Sun Helps Maturation
Even tomatoes completely hidden by foliage ripen. Photo: www.denverpost.com At the end of the summer, my father always stripped theContinue Reading
When a Baby Bird Falls From the Nest
Photo: Mandy Dickinson, nwf.org This is far from an uncommon occurrence. If your garden has plenty of trees that birdsContinue Reading
Cacti: August Houseplant of the Month
Whether it’s their trendy geometric shapes or their air of unapproachability, cacti are exciting houseplants that have a big impactContinue Reading
5 Ways To Enhance The Look of Your Patio
By Robert Baker of Outsidepursuits.comPhoto: Rhys Ludlow, Pixabay Is your patio looking tired and dated? Before you invite over your friends andContinue Reading
The Fascinating History of the Lawn
The Green Carpet at Versailles was one of the first lawns designed strictly for show. Photo: Remi Jouan, Wikimedia CommonsContinue Reading
Uncover Cuttings Gradually
Polka dot plants will wilt if exposed suddenly to dry air. Photo: nbolmer, houzz.com Question: I was taking cuttings of aContinue Reading