Why Is Corn Hairy?
Even though it’s a very common vegetable in our country and we have a lot of it, one question/irritant remains:Continue Reading
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Blossom end rot is a common disease on tomatoes and peppers. It is characterized by a lesion that forms on the tipContinue Reading
Persian Shield: Origin, Varieties, and Growing Tips
I hesitate to recommend Strobilanthes as houseplants because of their high humidity requirements. However, I tried to keep a plantContinue Reading
A Little Guide for the Laidback Colorist…
You’ve probably heard of the rules of color in gardening: colors that push things away, colors that bring things together,Continue Reading
Laidback Gardening: What to Do in August?
I know, many of us are on vacation—or at least on vacation in our minds. The sun’s rays draw usContinue Reading
8 Myths About Japanese Knotweed
Radio-Canada recently reported on the despair of a citizen whose land was invaded by Japanese knotweed after he accepted fillContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Home Remedies for Dealing With Lily Leaf Beetles
When talking about stubborn garden pests, the lily leaf beetle often comes up in conversation. This small bright red beetleContinue Reading
Something’s Crawling in My Garlic, and That’s a Good Thing!
A while ago, I was harvesting my garlic flowers—you know, that little moment of happiness when you try to getContinue Reading
Watering in Full Sun Doesn’t Burn Leaves
Among the most persistent of the numerous gardening myths is the one that insists you should never water plants, andContinue Reading
Making a Rainwater Collector, an “Greenomical” Practice
We often forget that the water that comes out of our taps is drinkable. To make it drinkable, it hasContinue Reading